Its leader Islamic state (ISIS), Hamza al-Homsi, killed in Syriafollowing an airstrike by US and Syrian forces, US Central Command announced on Friday afternoon.
US statement:
“Last night, during an attack by US and SDF helicopters in northeast Syria, four American soldiers and a trained dog were injured in an explosion. Hamza al-Homsi has been killed,” the statement said.
Helicopter attack in northeast Syria kills senior ISIS leader, wounds four US troops pic.twitter.com/j2a8IWsQw2
— US Central Command (@CENTCOM) February 17, 2023
Source: Kathimerini
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