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flag The U.S. launched over 100 airstrikes in Syria targeting ISIS sites after an ambush killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian.

flag The U.S. conducted large-scale airstrikes in Syria on December 19, 2025, targeting over 70 Islamic State sites in response to an ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter. flag The operation, authorized by President Donald Trump, involved more than 100 precision munitions and aircraft including F-15s, A-10s, Apaches, and HIMARS, with support from Jordanian jets. flag Targets were in central Syria, including Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa, and near Palmyra. flag Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the strikes a declaration of accountability, vowing harsh consequences for future attacks. flag The U.S. emphasized cooperation with Syria’s new government under President Ahmad al-Sharaa, despite Syria’s foreign ministry condemning the attack. flag ISIS has not claimed responsibility for the ambush but has claimed recent attacks on Syrian forces. flag The strikes represent a significant military escalation amid broader U.S. strategic realignments toward the Western Hemisphere.

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