List of United States special forces raids during the Syrian civil war
WEBThe following is a partial list of all known ground raids undertaken by United States special operations forces in Syria on forces (primarily those of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) engaged in the Syrian Civil War.
Battle of Khasham - Wikipedia
WEBSince September 2014, the U.S. had conducted military operations in Syria, primarily against ISIL forces as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. The primary U.S.-backed force in the northeastern part of Syria is the Syrian Democratic Forces, a group composed predominantly of Kurdish and Arab militiamen.
A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers
WEBMar 24, 2023 · Syrian government forces and allied Iran-backed groups are deployed on the west bank of the Euphrates River in Deir el-Zour, while American troops support their allies, the SDF, largely along the east bank.
IS leader blows up self, family as US attacks Syria hideout
WEBFeb 3, 2022 · U.S. special operations forces conducted a large-scale counterterrorism raid in northwestern Syria overnight Thursday, in what the Pentagon said was a “successful mission.” Residents and activists reported multiple deaths including civilians from the attack.
US special forces launch major raid in north-west Syria - BBC
WEBFeb 3, 2022 · At least 13 people have been killed in a major US special forces raid in opposition-held north-western Syria, first responders and activists say.
4 US service members wounded in helicopter raid that killed IS …
WEBFeb 17, 2023 · Four U.S. service members were wounded by an explosion during a helicopter raid in northeast Syria on Thursday night. A senior Islamic State leader who was killed in the mission set off the ...
ISIS leader dies during U.S. special forces raid in Syria, Biden says
WEBFeb 3, 2022 · An overnight raid by U.S. special forces in northwestern Syria led to the death of the Islamic State group's top leader, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, President Joe Biden said...
ISIS leader killed in US-led Syria raid, Biden says - CNN
WEBFeb 3, 2022 · ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed Wednesday during a US counterterrorism raid in northwest Syria, President Joe Biden announced Thursday morning. It was the...
U.S. Commandos Kill Two Islamic State Officials in Syria
WEBDec 11, 2022 · WASHINGTON — U.S. Special Operations forces carried out a helicopter raid against the Islamic State in northeastern Syria early Sunday, killing two operatives, including one official who...
U.S. Forces Kill Senior ISIS Leaders in Syria, Officials Say
WEBOct 6, 2022 · U.S. Special Operations forces carried out two major strikes against the Islamic State in northern Syria on Thursday, killing three senior figures responsible for arming and recruiting fighters...