US and partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS operatives during a series of operations in Syria from December 20 to December 29, following a major strike on December 19, US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated on Tuesday.
At least seven ISIS members were killed, while the rest were captured. The operations also led to the destruction of four ISIS weapons caches, CENTCOM noted.
The operations were part of the ongoing Operation Hawkeye Strike, which began on December 19. In that operation, US and Jordanian forces reportedly struck over 70 targets with more than 100 precision-guided munitions.
The airstrike, supported by fighter aircraft, attack helicopters, and artillery, targeted ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites across central Syria.
CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated, "We will not relent. We are steadfast in our commitment to working with regional partners to root out the ISIS threat posed to US and regional security."
In 2025, ISIS was reportedly linked to at least 11 plots or attacks against US targets. Over the past year, US and partner forces in Syria have detained more than 300 terrorists and killed over 20 others.
Cooper emphasized the ongoing efforts to eliminate ISIS networks, stating, "Continuing to hunt down terrorist operatives, eliminate ISIS networks, and work with partners to prevent an ISIS resurgence makes America, the region, and the world safer."