Operation Hawkeye: US strikes hit 30+ ISIS targets in Syria
Operation Hawkeye: US strikes hit 30+ ISIS targets in Syria
US forces intensify strikes on ISIS in Syria, hitting over 30 targets in 10 air raids as part of Operation Hawkeye after a deadly December ambush.
US forces have intensified pressure on ISIS in Syria with 10 strikes hitting over 30 targets, including infrastructure and weapons depots, between February 3 and February 12, as part of Operation Hawkeye. The campaign marks a significant phase in the ongoing push to degrade ISIS capabilities in the region.
Over 50 terrorists have been neutralized, and hundreds of precision munitions have been deployed to degrade ISIS capabilities. The strikes are aimed at disrupting supply lines, storage facilities, and other key infrastructure used by militant groups to coordinate and execute attacks.
The operation is described as a retaliatory response to a deadly December ambush and reflects a wider coalition effort to prevent further threats from ISIS networks. While the campaign underscores a sustained airpower approach, officials have stressed the importance of avoiding civilian harm and coordinating with partners on the ground.
As the strikes continue, analysts say this phase could shape the pacing of counterterrorism efforts in the region, potentially altering ISIS’s operational calculus while leaving questions about the long-term political and humanitarian implications to be answered through ongoing reporting and governance efforts.
