U.S. Conducts Airstrikes on ISIS in Syria Following Assad's Overthrow

The strikes targeted over 75 ISIS locations to prevent the group from exploiting the power vacuum after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed.

• Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime fell as rebel forces seized Damascus, ending over 50 years of Assad family rule.
• The U.S. launched precision airstrikes on more than 75 ISIS targets, including leaders and camps, to prevent the group from reestablishing itself in central Syria.
• CENTCOM reported no civilian casualties from the strikes, which involved B-52, F-15, and A-10 aircraft, and emphasized accountability for any groups supporting ISIS.
• Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden called Assad's fall a moment of both risk and opportunity, pledging continued U.S. efforts to combat ISIS and support stability in Syria.
• President-elect Donald Trump signaled a contrasting approach, stating the U.S. should avoid involvement in Syria's ongoing conflicts.

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