US ‘Kills 12 ISIS Terrorists In Syria’

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News

DAMASCUS/JERUSALEM (Worthy News) – The United States military says it has killed 12 fighters of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, in Syria amid concerns it will carve out a caliphate in central areas of the country.

In a statement seen by Worthy News on Tuesday, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said U.S. strikes hit ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps.

The attacks were part of attempts to “disrupt, degrade, and defeat ISIS, preventing the terrorist group from conducting external operations and to ensure that ISIS does not seek opportunities to reconstitute in central Syria,” CENTCOM added.

Monday’s strikes reportedly took place in “former regime and Russian-controlled areas,” and CENTCOM pledged that pressure continues to be maintained on ISIS.

CENTCOM added there were no civilian casualties in the latest attacks.

SECOND STRIKE

The military action was the second known U.S. strike since December 8, when Islamic rebels toppled longtime Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.

Last week, the U.S. Air Force carried out a strike in Syria using multiple aircraft, including B-52 bombers, F-15 fighter jets, and A-10 attack jets in areas that were previously off-limits to U.S. aircraft.

The U.S. has at least 900 service members and other contractors still operating in Syria, as well as 2,500 in Iraq as part of an international coalition against Islamic extremists.

Since the fall of Damascus, ISIS cells have sought to take advantage of the chaotic vacuum in Syria by carrying out hit-and-run attacks and gaining territories in the desert.

Washington hopes its strikes will help to prevent such violence in the future.

Copyright 1999-2025 Worthy News. This article was originally published on Worthy News and was reproduced with permission.


Latest News from Worthy News

Trump: Russia Giving ‘Promising Statement’ About Truce With Ukraine
Trump: Russia Giving ‘Promising Statement’ About Truce With Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a “very promising statement” about reaching a truce with Ukraine, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said after Moscow experienced its bloodiest Ukrainian drone attack.

Duterte Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For War on Drugs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Duterte Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For War on Drugs (Worthy News In-Depth)

Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs” that killed thousands and is ready for a battle with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Dutch city of The Hague.

Nigeria Christian Facing Death Sentence Despite Doubts About Trial (Worthy News Focus)
Nigeria Christian Facing Death Sentence Despite Doubts About Trial (Worthy News Focus)

An umbrella group of Nigeria’s main Christian denominations has condemned the Nigerian Supreme Court over upholding the death sentence for a Christian farmer who defended himself against an attack by Islamic Fulani herdsmen.

Iran Sentences Christian Converts To Long Prison Terms
Iran Sentences Christian Converts To Long Prison Terms

An Iranian court has sentenced a Christian woman pregnant with her first child to 16 years imprisonment while two other believers also received lengthy jail terms for activities related to the Christian faith, trial observers confirmed Wednesday.

Detained Ex-Philippines President In Netherlands For Mass Killings (Worthy News In-Depth)
Detained Ex-Philippines President In Netherlands For Mass Killings (Worthy News In-Depth)

Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged “crimes against humanity” over his “war on drugs” that killed up to 30,000 people.

EU Retaliates With Counter-Tariffs After US Tariffs Take Effect
EU Retaliates With Counter-Tariffs After US Tariffs Take Effect

The European Union announced on Wednesday immediate retaliatory trade measures, imposing new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products in response to the Trump administration’s implementation of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.

Los Angeles County Bans Church On Beach
Los Angeles County Bans Church On Beach

Authorities in the most populous county of the United States have banned meetings of Church on the Beach, which had been holding public beach services for nearly two decades.