The U.S. military announced Wednesday that a senior ISIS terrorist leader was killed in a precision airstrike carried out last Friday in northwestern Syria.

According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the strike eliminated Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi, a senior figure within the ISIS terrorist organization. Officials said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to disrupt and destroy terrorist networks plotting attacks against Americans, U.S. interests, and allies.

“CENTCOM and our partners remain committed to rooting out remaining remnants of ISIS to ensure its enduring defeat,” CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said in a statement.

“We will continue to defend the U.S. homeland, our service members, and allies and partners across the region,” he added.

The strike is the latest in a series of U.S. counterterrorism operations targeting ISIS leadership as American forces continue efforts to prevent the group from reestablishing a foothold in the region.

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