Pentagon Confirms Carrying Out A Massive Airstrike Against al-Qaeda-Linked Terrorists In Idlib, Syria

At least 40+ militants of the Al-qaida faction "Guardians of Religion Organization" also called "Hurras al-din" including high-ranked leaders/commanders were eliminated in the airstrikes carried out by International Coalition forces.#Syria #Idlib #HTS #SAA #AQ #Al_Qaida #Turkey pic.twitter.com/ToZtHKGCNT

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Long War Journal: Airstrike targeted Al Qaeda leadership in Syria, U.S. military says

The American military conducted an airstrike against al Qaeda in Syria (AQ-S) “leadership at a facility north of Idlib, Syria” earlier today, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). It is the second time the U.S. has struck al Qaeda operatives in Syria since late June.

The “operation targeted AQ-S leaders responsible for attacks threatening U.S. citizens, our partners, and innocent civilians.” CENTCOM adds that the “removal of this facility will further degrade their ability to conduct future attacks and destabilize the region.”

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WNU Editor: The U.S. military/intelligence must have seen an opportunity that was just too good to not ignore.

More News On Reports That The U.S. Carried Out A Massive Airstrike Against al-Qaeda-Linked Terrorists In Idlib, Syria

US strikes jihadists in Syria, monitor says 40 killed -- AFP
Syria war: US missile strike on 'al-Qaeda leaders' in Idlib -- BBC
US Conducts Strike vs Al-Qaida at Facility Near Idlib, Syria -- Bloomberg
Syria's war: US 'targets al-Qaeda leaders' in rebel-held Idlib -- Al Jazeera
Pentagon Confirms Carrying Out Strike on al-Qaeda-Linked Terrorists in Idlib, Syria -- Sputnik
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