U.S. Air Strikes Take Out Key ISIS Leader

U.S. air strikes conducted on Thursday resulted in the deaths of two Islamic State operatives, including a leader of the group, according to U.S. Central Command. The strikes took place in a Syrian region previously controlled by the Assad regime and Russia.

On Thursday, United States military air strikes successfully eliminated two operatives from the Islamic State, including a prominent leader within the militant organization, as announced by the U.S. Central Command on Friday.

The operation targeted territories in Syria where former control was held by the Assad government and Russia, according to Centcom's statement.

These targeted strikes underscore the ongoing efforts by the U.S. to dismantle and weaken ISIS's operational capabilities within the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)