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US military says it struck Islamic State targets across Syria.
Summary
The U.S. military reported it carried out multiple strikes across Syria targeting the Islamic State as part of an operation launched after a December attack that killed U.S. personnel. About 1,000 U.S. troops remain deployed in Syria.
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U.S. Central Command said on Jan. 10 that U.S. forces carried out multiple strikes across Syria targeting the Islamic State. CENTCOM said the strikes were part of an operation launched in December after an attack that killed U.S. personnel. The Pentagon declined to provide further details and the State Department did not immediately respond. About 1,000 U.S. troops remain deployed in Syria.
What officials reported:
- CENTCOM said the strikes targeted ISIS throughout Syria and took place early afternoon U.S. Eastern Time.
- CENTCOM described the actions as part of an operation begun after a Dec. 13 attack that killed two U.S. soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter.
- The Pentagon declined to comment on additional details, and the State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
- About 1,000 U.S. troops remain in Syria.
Summary:
The strikes are presented by U.S. officials as a continuation of an operation launched after the December attack that killed U.S. personnel. Officials have not reported outcomes from Saturday's strikes and further details are undetermined at this time.
