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flag U.S. and partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS fighters in a 10-day Syria operation after a deadly ambush.

flag U.S. forces and partners killed or captured nearly 25 Islamic State fighters in Syria during a 10-day operation from December 20 to 29, 2025, following a December 13 ambush near Palmyra that killed two U.S. National Guard soldiers and a civilian interpreter. flag The strikes, part of a broader campaign, targeted ISIS infrastructure and weapons caches, with 11 missions conducted across central Syria. flag The operation marked a significant escalation and reflected improved cooperation with Syria’s new government, similar to past U.S.-Iraq efforts, with the long-term goal of transferring counter-ISIS responsibilities to local forces.

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