US Continues 'Operation Hawkeye Strike' Against ISIS in Syria | Quick Digest
The United States, under 'Operation Hawkeye Strike', has conducted large-scale retaliatory airstrikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria. This ongoing campaign follows a deadly ISIS ambush in Palmyra on December 13, 2025, which killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter. US Central Command released video footage of the strikes.
US launched 'Operation Hawkeye Strike' against ISIS targets in Syria.
Strikes are retaliation for December 2025 ISIS attack in Palmyra.
Video footage of US military action in Syria was released.
Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter died in the ISIS ambush.
Operation Hawkeye Strike aims to degrade ISIS capabilities and prevent future attacks.
Strikes conducted alongside partner forces, including Jordan.
The United States has recently carried out large-scale retaliatory airstrikes against multiple Islamic State (ISIS) targets across Syria, as part of an ongoing campaign dubbed 'Operation Hawkeye Strike'. This operation was formally launched on December 19, 2025, directly in response to a deadly ISIS ambush that occurred on December 13, 2025, in Palmyra, Syria. The ambush tragically resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and one US civilian interpreter.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed these strikes, which took place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, or early Sunday IST, and released video footage showcasing the military action. The strikes, conducted alongside partner forces, utilized various aircraft including F-15Es, A-10s, AC-130Js, MQ-9s, and Jordanian F-16s, targeting at least 35 locations with over 90 precision munitions. US officials stated that 'Operation Hawkeye Strike' is a sustained campaign, not a singular event, aimed at disrupting ISIS networks, preventing future attacks on American and coalition forces, and degrading the group's operational capacity. The strong message from CENTCOM emphasized
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