2026 United States strikes in Syria

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2026 United States strikes in Syria
Part of Operation Hawkeye Strike
TimeApprox. 12:30 PM U.S. Eastern Time on January 10, 2026
LocationSyria
MotiveRevenge for the killing of American personel
DeathsUnknown
Non-fatal injuriesUnknown
DisplacedUnknown

On January 10, 2026, the United States military carried out strikes in Syria targeting the Islamic State (ISIS). The attack was part of an operation that had been launched in December following an attack on American personal, [1] which killed three Americans. [2]

At least 35 locations were targeted, with more than 90 precision munitions fired and the usage of more than 20 aircraft, according to a U.S. official. [3]

References

  1. "US military says it carried out strikes across Syria targeting Islamic State". Reuters.
  2. "US carries out 'large scale' retaliation strikes against Islamic State group in Syria".
  3. "U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say". CBS News .