Tag: Military Operations
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US Airstrikes Target ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day
Overview of the Strike On Christmas Day, the United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwest Nigeria. The U.S. government stated that the operation targeted extremist fighters believed to be responsible for killing civilians, including Christians, in the region. The incident marks a continuation of Washington’s efforts to curb ISIS activity across…
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U.S. Forces Kill Al-Qaeda Affiliate Leader Linked to Ambush in Syria
U.S. Forces Target Al-Qaeda Affiliate in Northwest Syria A recent U.S. military operation in northwest Syria has resulted in the death of a reported Al-Qaeda affiliate leader who investigators say was linked to a coordinated attack that killed two U.S. Army soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter last month. The strike underscores ongoing counterterrorism efforts…
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US Conducts Strikes Against al-Shabaab in Somalia Following Christmas Day ISIS-Nigeria Operation
Expanded US Military Actions in Africa Mark New Year The start of the year has seen the United States expand its kinetic operations across Africa, with U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirming precision airstrikes against terrorist targets in Somalia. The strikes, carried out in the first weeks of January, targeted positions associated with the al-Shabaab militant…
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US military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific
Overview of the latest strike The U.S. military announced a new strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, marking what officials describe as the 30th operation in a broader counter-narcotics campaign. The U.S. Southern Command said two people were killed in the attack. Details about the vessel, its origin,…
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GPS-Guided Munitions Hit ISIS Camps in Sokoto Forest; Debris Lands in Kwara
Overview: Precision strikes and their reach The Nigerian government confirmed that 16 GPS-guided munitions, commonly known as smart bombs, were deployed in a targeted operation against ISIS-affiliated militants in the Sokoto forest. While the primary objective was to neutralize terrorist camps, officials disclosed that debris from the munitions landed in Offa, Kwara state, and in…
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Nigeria Confirms 16 GPS-Guided Munitions Hit ISIS Camps in Sokoto Forest; Debris Lands in Kwara
Overview: The Operation and Its Targets Nigeria’s federal government confirmed that 16 GPS-guided munitions (PGMs), commonly known as smart bombs, were used in an operation aimed at ISIS-aligned terrorists operating within the Sokoto forest region. The strikes were conducted with the goal of degrading the enemy’s capabilities in a corridor that has long been cited…
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Nigeria Confirms GPS-Guided Munitions Hit ISIS Camps in Sokoto Forest; Debris Reaches Kwara
Overview: Precision Strikes in the Sahelian Corridor Nigeria’s government has disclosed that 16 GPS-guided munitions (PGMs), commonly known as smart bombs, were deployed in operations against suspected ISIS affiliates in the Sokoto Forest region. The strikes targeted camps believed to be used by terrorist elements, marking a significant step in the country’s counter-terrorism efforts in…
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US Strikes ISIS Targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day: What We Know
Overview of the Christmas Day Strikes On Christmas Day, U.S. forces conducted strikes against Islamic State targets in northwestern Nigeria, according to statements from multiple sources and briefings. The operation, described by President Donald Trump as “powerful and deadly,” comes amid ongoing concerns about IS-affiliated groups in West Africa and a broader U.S. focus on…
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US Strikes Kill IS Members in Syria, Monitor Says: Jordan Confirms Involvement
Overview: Overnight strikes target Islamic State positions in Syria A Syria-based monitoring group reported that at least five Islamic State (IS) members were killed in a series of US-led strikes overnight. The operation, which the monitoring organization described as ongoing and extensive, is part of a broader campaign against IS remnants in the region. The…
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ISIS attack on US troops near Palmyra: What we know and what comes next
Overview of the incident An ambush attributed to an Islamic State (ISIS) gunman targeted US forces and a civilian interpreter near Palmyra, Syria, resulting in the deaths of two American soldiers and the interpreter. The attack, which occurred in a region long affected by the fight against ISIS, has intensified concerns about the security situation…