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flag Syria foiled ISIS New Year's Eve attacks, killing a security officer and prompting U.S. strikes, amid rising extremist activity.

flag According to Syria, an ISIS plot to launch coordinated attacks on churches and public gatherings on New Year's Eve in Aleppo and other governorates was foiled, including a suicide bombing in Aleppo that left a security officer dead and two others injured. flag Authorities used military action and intelligence to disrupt the operations, while U.S. Five militants were killed by strikes carried out by forces. flag The attacks come after an increase in ISIS activity in Damascus-controlled areas, including an earlier attack in Palmyra and a church bombing in Damascus in June. flag Extremist cells continue to target religious and ethnic minorities despite losing territory. flag Although violence continues, Syria has stepped up security and collaborated with the coalition led by the United States.

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