Overview
- CENTCOM confirmed that U.S. forces with partner units carried out large-scale strikes on ISIS sites across Syria on January 10 at about 12:30 p.m. ET.
- More than 35 targets were engaged with roughly 90 precision munitions, according to reports citing U.S. defense officials.
- Over 20 aircraft took part, including F-15E strike fighters, A-10s, AC-130J gunships, MQ-9 drones, and Jordanian F-16s reported by regional media.
- The action is part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, launched December 19 at President Donald Trump’s order in response to the December 13 Palmyra attack, which U.S. officials say was carried out by an assailant later killed by partner forces.
- Fox News first reported the new strikes before CENTCOM’s public confirmation, and officials have not disclosed precise target locations or any casualty information.