U.S. Central Command Reports on Operations Against ISIS in Syria: Casualties, Arrests, and Weapons Destruction

CENTCOM detailed that operations conducted from December 20 to 29 included 11 distinct missions, resulting in the deaths of at least seven members of the organization and the capture of others, in addition to the destruction of four ISIS weapon caches.
Context of Annual Operations
The statement confirmed that these operations were prompted by ISIS plots and attacks throughout 2025, during which the group executed or supported at least 11 schemes targeting U.S. interests.
Over the past year, U.S. and partner forces in Syria have arrested more than 300 terrorists and killed over 20, reflecting ongoing international coalition efforts to combat the organization in the region.
Objective of Operations
These efforts aim to dismantle ISIS's logistical and military capabilities in Syria, prevent future attacks, and ensure the security of the region as well as that of the United States and its international allies.
