U.S. Military Targets Al Qaeda Leader in Syria

The U.S. military conducted a strike in Syria, successfully targeting and killing Abu-’Abd al-Rahman al-Makki, a senior leader of the Al Qaeda-aligned group Hurras al-Din. The operation was confirmed by U.S. Central Command.

The U.S. military executed a precise strike in Syria on Friday, resulting in the death of Abu-'Abd al-Rahman al-Makki, a senior leader within the Al Qaeda-aligned group, Hurras al-Din. The successful operation marks a significant blow to the terrorist organization.

According to a statement released by the U.S. Central Command on the social media platform X, the operation specifically targeted al-Makki. The military emphasized that the strike underscores their continued commitment to combating terrorism and destabilizing terrorist networks in the region.

Al-Makki's demise is a pivotal point in the ongoing efforts to neutralize Al Qaeda's influence in Syria and the broader Middle East. The U.S. military's strategic operations aim to disrupt the operational capabilities of terrorist groups and protect global security interests.

(With inputs from agencies.)