US forces strike ISIS targets in Syria

U.S. Central Command reported on Saturday it conducted large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria. They carried out the strikes alongside partner forces. — Image credit: U.S. Central Command

Summary

US conducts major strikes on ISIS in Syria

Central Command said U.S. forces, working with partners, carried out large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across the country.

Operation Hawkeye Strike targets ISIS infrastructure

Launched on Dec. 19, 2025, the operation hit more than 70 targets using over 100 precision munitions, focusing on weapons caches, infrastructure and operational hubs.

Strikes linked to deadly ISIS attack

CENTCOM said the operation was a response to a Dec. 13 attack that killed two U.S. soldiers and one interpreter, but did not provide details on casualties or damage from the strikes.

U.S. Central Command reported on Saturday it conducted large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria. They carried out the strikes alongside partner forces.

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CENTCOM said this action is part of Operation Hawkeye Strike. That operation started on Dec. 19, 2025. Forces hit more than 70 ISIS targets with over 100 precision munitions. The operation targeted weapons caches, infrastructure and operational hubs. Hawkeye Strike is a direct correlation to the ISIS attack on U.S. and Syrian forces on Dec. 13 that claimed the lives of two American soldiers and one interpreter.

Central Command did not mention casualties or damage in the release.

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.

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