The U.S. military conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria this weekend, targeting and killing a senior finance and logistics official of the al-Qaeda affiliate, Hurras al-Din. This operation aimed to disrupt terrorist activities threatening US, allied, and partner personnel. President Trump lauded CENTCOM for their efforts in eliminating the threat.
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