US launches airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria

SUMMARY

The U.S. launched precision airstrikes targeting ISIS camps in central Syria, hitting over 75 locations using B-52s, F-15s, and A-10 aircraft. According to CENTCOM, the strikes aimed to disrupt ISIS operations, prevent the group from reorganizing amid Syria's political upheaval, and deter support for the terrorist organization. The announcement followed the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's government, as rebels took Damascus and ended the Assad family's 50-year rule. Assad fled to Russia, which granted him asylum, while Syrians celebrated the regime's collapse. Amidst this turmoil, U.S. Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla emphasized a firm stance against ISIS resurgence, warning organizations in Syria against collaboration with the group. President Joe Biden called Assad’s overthrow a “fundamental act of justice” but acknowledged the risks and uncertainties ahead.