As a result of an airstrike in the north-west of the country.
The United States of America destroyed the leader of a terrorist organization with an airstrike “Islamic State” in Syria Maher al-Agal, who was one of the five key leaders of the group. This was reported by Reuters with reference to the Central Command of the US Air Force.
According to the military, al-Agala was eliminated by a drone strike in the northwestern part of Syria.
In addition, one high-ranking fighter and a close associate of the ISIS leader was seriously wounded.
“This operation was carefully planned to ensure its successful execution. Initial analysis shows that there were no civilian casualties,” the statement said.< /p>
The United States Army noted that Maher al-Agal was involved in the development of the Islamic State network outside of Iraq and Syria.
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“ISIS remains a threat to the US and partners in the region. The Central Command has a sufficient number of permanently present troops and will continue to counter threats to regional security,” added the spokesperson of the Central Command of the Air Force Joe Buccino.
In recent months, the Islamic State has claimed several attacks. In particular, in June an explosion took place in the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul, as a result of which four people died. A minibus with passengers, in which a bomb was planted, exploded.
