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U.S. military and intelligence operations have killed or captured roughly two dozen ISIS operatives in the weeks following retaliatory strikes carried out earlier this month, delivering a significant setback to the militant group’s regional networks.
Officials said the actions targeted senior figures, facilitators and fighters linked to planning attacks and sustaining ISIS operations. The campaign combined airstrikes with ground raids carried out alongside local partners, focusing on areas believed to be used as staging grounds and safe havens.
The renewed operations were launched after attacks attributed to ISIS prompted a U.S. response aimed at deterring further violence and degrading the group’s capabilities. Since then, commanders say pressure has been maintained to prevent militants from regrouping or exploiting security gaps.
Military planners described the results as part of an ongoing effort rather than a single operation, noting that ISIS has adapted in recent years by operating in smaller, more mobile cells. Targeting leadership and logistics, they said, is intended to disrupt coordination and limit the group’s ability to carry out complex attacks.
While ISIS no longer controls large swaths of territory, U.S. officials warned that the group remains dangerous, particularly in unstable regions where governance is weak. They stressed that sustained cooperation with regional forces is essential to preventing a resurgence.
Humanitarian and security analysts cautioned that continued military pressure must be paired with efforts to stabilize affected areas, warning that unresolved political and economic grievances can fuel extremist recruitment.
The latest figures underscore Washington’s message that it will respond forcefully to threats from ISIS, even as attention is divided among multiple global crises. Officials signaled that operations will continue as long as militants pose a risk to regional stability and international security.
Author: M.J
