CENTCOM Says It Conducted 22 Operations Against ISIS in Syria Over the Past Month

CENTCOM Says It Conducted 22 Operations Against ISIS in Syria Over the Past Month
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it carried out more than 22 operations against remaining cells of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria over the past month, in coordination with local partner forces.

In a statement cited by regional media, CENTCOM said the operations were aimed at preventing ISIS from rebuilding its military capabilities and safeguarding security gains achieved in both Iraq and Syria. The joint missions were conducted between October 1 and November 6 by the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.

According to the statement, the raids resulted in the killing of five ISIS militants and the detention of 19 others. CENTCOM emphasized that these actions were designed to reduce the group’s ability to operate internally and to prevent the spread of ISIS-linked violence beyond Syria’s borders.

Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, said: “We continue to actively pursue the remnants of ISIS in Syria and work closely with the international coalition to ensure security gains are preserved in Iraq and Syria, and to prevent the group from regenerating its operational capacity,” according to Lebanon24.

CENTCOM also reiterated that advising, training, and providing technical support to local partners remain central components of the United States’ counterterrorism strategy in the region.

Experts note that although ISIS’s territorial control has been significantly reduced, the organization continues to pose a residual but persistent threat, making coordinated local and international efforts essential to preventing a resurgence of terrorist activity.