URGENT: US Launches Devastating Strike Against IS in Syria

US Launches Devastating Strike Against IS in Syria The US military has launched a massive strike against the Islamic State group in central Syria, in response to a deadly attack on American forces. The operation, dubbed Operation Hawkeye Strike, was carried out at 16:00 Eastern Time on Friday, involving fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery. The strike targeted more than 70 IS sites, employing over 100 precision munitions. US President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, stating "we hit every site flawlessly." The US Central Command (Centcom) said the strike was aimed at known IS infrastructure and weapons sites. The strike comes after a deadly IS ambush in Palmyra on 13 December, which killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter. Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper vowed to "relentlessly pursue terrorists who seek to harm Americans and our partners." The immediate impact of the strike is not yet clear, but the operation is expected to continue in the coming hours. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.