Maher al-Agal, head of ISIS in Syria, was killed by an American drone, he was one of the five most important leaders of the Caliphate in the region.
The raid took place in the Jindarys area, about 50 km from Aleppo, and also injured an al-Agal deputy and a collaborator.
"The elimination of this leader of ISIS will destroy the ability of the terrorist organization to plot and carry out global attacks," Centcom spokesman Joe Buccino said, announcing the death. "ISIS continues to pose a threat to the United States and partners in the area. We maintain a sufficient presence in the region and will continue to counter threats to security in the area," he added.
The operation took place on the eve of the first trip to the Middle East by American President Joe Biden, who will stop in Israel and Saudi Arabia, and is the latest in order of time conducted by American forces in northwestern Syria against terrorists ISIS, who found refuge in the area still controlled by the rebel forces of Islamic extremist groups.
Even the head of the White House himself confirmed the death of al-Agal, stressing that it is "a powerful message to all terrorists who threaten our homeland and our interests around the world". "The United States will be relentless in their efforts to bring them to justice, "the president said in a statement.
(Unioneonline / ss)
