The NYT released additional details on the operation that eliminated Abu Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS’s second-in-command globally.

•⁠ ⁠Around two dozen American and Nigerian commandos, including members of SEAL Team Six, carried out a helicopter assault on two islands in the Lake Chad region.

•⁠ ⁠The mission led to a nearly three-hour battle with dozens of ISIS terrorists, and U.S. forces initially attempted to capture al-Minuki alive.

•⁠ ⁠Al-Minuki was later killed after refusing to surrender, while no U.S. or Nigerian forces were injured.