URGENT: US Launches Devastating Strike Against IS in Syria

Breaking News: 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, began at 16:00 Eastern Time (21:00 GMT) on Friday. US fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery struck more than 70 targets at multiple locations across central Syria, employing over 100 precision munitions. The targets included known IS infrastructure and weapons sites. US President Donald Trump confirmed the strike, stating "we hit every site flawlessly." The strike comes in response to an IS ambush in the city of Palmyra on December 13, which killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter. The US Central Command (Centcom) said the operation was a direct response to the attack, aiming to disrupt IS's ability to plan and carry out future attacks. The US military has confirmed that the strike was carried out in coordination with aircraft from Jordan. Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper vowed to continue pursuing terrorists who seek to harm Americans and their partners. This is a developing story, with further details and updates expected as more information becomes available.