18.01.2026 08:12
The U.S. Central Command announced that an airstrike was carried out in northwestern Syria, stating, "In the strike, experienced terrorist leader Bilal Hasan al-Qasim, affiliated with Al-Qaeda and directly linked to the ISIS terrorist responsible for the ambush that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. soldiers and one American translator on December 13, 2025, was killed." CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper addressed the terrorist elements, saying, "There is no safe place for you. We will find you."
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that an airstrike was carried out in northwestern Syria.
"TERRORIST BILAL HASAN EL-CASIM KILLED"
In a statement from CENTCOM, it was noted that the strike conducted on January 16 was carried out in response to an ambush targeting U.S. personnel in the Palmyra region of Syria, stating, "In the strike, experienced terrorist leader Bilal Hasan el-Casim, who has direct connections to the ISIS terrorist responsible for the ambush that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. soldiers and one U.S. translator on December 13, 2025, was killed."
"THERE IS NO SAFE PLACE FOR TERRORISTS"
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper emphasized that the operation targeted a terrorist responsible for the deaths of three Americans, stating, "The elimination of this terrorist element demonstrates our determination to pursue those terrorists who attack our soldiers."
Addressing the terrorist elements that plan, inspire, and carry out attacks against U.S. citizens and soldiers, Cooper said, "There is no safe place for you. We will find you."