Terrorism
US forces kill top ISIS leader in raid in Syria
Thirteen people were reportedly killed including six children and four women, according to the Associated Press
February 3, 2022 8:31am
Updated: February 3, 2022 11:36am
U.S. special forces have killed top leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, in a large-scale raid in northwestern Syria, President Biden said Thursday morning.
"Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi — the leader of ISIS,” Biden said in a statement. He said all Americans involved in the operation returned safely," Biden said.
Thirteen people were reportedly killed including six children and four women, according to the Associated Press.
