CENTCOM: US military eliminates key IS figure in Syria

US Central Command (CENTCOM) successfully conducted an airstrike in Syria, eliminating a key figure of the "Islamic State", BTA reports.

The operation targeted Osama Jamal Mohammed Ibrahim al-Janabi, a senior representative and agent of the "Islamic State".

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The operation marks a critical step in ongoing efforts to eliminate the operational capabilities of the "Islamic State".

CENTCOM believes that the death of al-Janabi will significantly hamper the ability of the "Islamic State" to organize and carry out terrorist activities.

"His death will reduce the ability of "Islamic State" to support and carry out terrorist attacks", says the CENTCOM post in "X", quoted by BTA.

US Central Command said there were no reports of civilian injuries as a result of the airstrike.