Top ISIS Leader and Ten Other Jihadists Killed in Somalia

US ended Bilal al-Sudan’s senior status ISIS Leader residing in SomaliaTogether with 10 other members of the terrorist organization, he was part of a counterterrorism operation that saw zero American military casualties.

Lloyd Austin, Defense Secretary, stated in a statement that he was addressing the nation on Thursday. “On January 25, on orders from the President, the US military conducted an assault operation in northern Somalia that resulted in the death of a number of ISIS members, including Bilal-al-Sudani, an ISIS leader in Somalia and a key facilitator for ISIS’s global network, according to CNN.

“Al-Sudani was responsible for fostering the growing presence of ISIS in Africa and for funding the group’s operations worldwide, including in Afghanistan,” Austin was also added.

According to Fox News, Officials from the military said that the operation took place on Thursday “extraordinary coordination and careful planning across all elements of the US government for many months”

Fox was told by military officials that al-Sudani used Africa to expand ISIS’ global network. He was financing operations and was focusing his efforts on Afghanistan and Africa.

Austin stated, “This action leaves the United States and its partners safer and more secure, and it reflects our steadfast commitment to protecting Americans from the threat of terrorism at home and abroad.” 

The US Africa Command stated, “Protecting civilians remains a vital part of the command’s operations to promote greater security for all Africans.”

After extensive planning, Joe Biden authorized this mission. “critical stage” This was last week and in response to the recommendations of Austin, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley.

Fox heard from a source that the mission was originally meant to be a capture. “An intended capture operation was ultimately determined to be the best option to maximize the intelligence value of the operation and increase its precision in challenging terrain.”

“At the same time, and based on extensive past experience, we recognize that even an intended capture operation might well result in al-Sudani’s death — as it ultimately did,” The official added.

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