CENTCOM Reports on Recent Anti-ISIS Operations in Syria: Casualties and Captures
December 30, 2025391 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes

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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that U.S. and allied forces killed or captured around 25 ISIS members following a significant strike on December 19 in Syria.
CENTCOM stated that operations conducted from December 20 to 29 included 11 varied missions, leading to the deaths of at least seven ISIS members, while the remaining individuals were captured. Additionally, four ISIS weapons hideouts were destroyed.
Context of Ongoing Operations
The announcement highlighted that these operations are part of a response to ISIS's activities and plots throughout 2025, during which the group executed or supported at least 11 attacks targeting the United States.
In the past year, U.S. and partner forces in Syria have detained over 300 terrorists and killed more than 20, underscoring the international coalition's commitment to combating ISIS in the region.
Objectives of the Operations
The primary goals of these military efforts are to dismantle ISIS's logistical and military capabilities in Syria, thwart future attacks, and enhance the security of the region as well as that of the United States and its allies.
CENTCOM stated that operations conducted from December 20 to 29 included 11 varied missions, leading to the deaths of at least seven ISIS members, while the remaining individuals were captured. Additionally, four ISIS weapons hideouts were destroyed.
Context of Ongoing Operations
The announcement highlighted that these operations are part of a response to ISIS's activities and plots throughout 2025, during which the group executed or supported at least 11 attacks targeting the United States.
In the past year, U.S. and partner forces in Syria have detained over 300 terrorists and killed more than 20, underscoring the international coalition's commitment to combating ISIS in the region.
Objectives of the Operations
The primary goals of these military efforts are to dismantle ISIS's logistical and military capabilities in Syria, thwart future attacks, and enhance the security of the region as well as that of the United States and its allies.
