The leader of the Islamic State terrorist group (ISIS) Abu Yusif, as well as another member of the group, was killed as a result of a precision airstrike carried out by the forces of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) in Deir ez-Zour province of Syria on December 19, the US reports. on the website of the central command forces. It is noted that the strike was carried out in the area previously controlled by the Syrian regime and the Russians.
"As previously stated, the United States, working with allies and partners in the region, will not allow ISIS to take advantage of the situation in Syria and reorganize. ISIS intends to release more than 8,000 ISIS members currently held in Syria." in institutions.
We will aggressively target those leaders and members, including those attempting to conduct operations outside of Syria,” said CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Eric Kurilia.
