US launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush
Summary
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against ISIS targets in Syria following a deadly ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter last month.
Key Points
- The U.S. conducted large-scale strikes against ISIS targets in Syria with partner forces.
- The strikes are in retaliation for a deadly ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra last month.
- The operation is named Operation Hawkeye Strike and started with a large-scale attack on December 19 targeting 70 ISIS infrastructure sites.
- The U.S. has increased coordination with Syria's central government in the fight against ISIS after Assad's ouster and Syria joining the global coalition.
