DOD’s Mission to Defeat ISIS Remains Ongoing in Syria

The Defense Department’s mission to defeat ISIS remains ongoing in Syria, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said today.

She said the U.S. Central Command will continue to work to prevent the militant group from reestablishing a foothold in the country following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime over the weekend.

“Centcom, together with allies and partners in the region, will continue to carry out operations to degrade ISIS capabilities, even during this dynamic period in Syria,” Singh said.

On Saturday, U.S. forces conducted precision airstrikes in central Syria against known ISIS camps and operatives. As part of the operation, U.S. Air Force fighter and bomber aircraft struck more than 75 targets.

“There should be no doubt — we will not allow ISIS to reconstitute and take advantage of the current situation in Syria,” Centcom Commander Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla said in a statement following the strikes. “All organizations in Syria should know that we will hold them accountable if they partner with or support ISIS in any way.”

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