Following an airstrike on a village in Syria, reported to be one of the last strongholds of ISIS, 23 civilians were killed. This news was announced by Syrian state television on Tuesday, as the U.S.-led military coalition against ISIS stated it had resumed its attacks against the Islamic State extremists. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that it is unclear whether the airstrike was carried out by the U.S.-led coalition or Iraqi forces. The group stated that among the dead were 10 children, six women, and seven elderly individuals. Syrian state news claimed that the attack was conducted by the 'U.S.-led military coalition' and that '25 civilians' were killed. The airstrike reportedly occurred in a location where the U.S. and Kurdish allies are fighting against ISIS forces. Lulwa Abdullah, a spokesperson for the Syrian Democratic Forces in Deir ez-Zor, stated on Tuesday that the final stages of a major operation to defeat ISIS in Syria have begun. She added that these attacks would signify 'the end of ISIS's presence and the cleansing of the Syrian-Iraqi border from ISIS forces.' The Syrian Democratic Forces had suspended their operations against ISIS following the deployment of Turkish military forces in Afrin. Abdullah noted that ISIS forces have intensified their clashes in eastern Syria in recent days and that the group intends to regroup near the Iraqi border. She added that the cleansing of ISIS forces from the Syrian-Iraqi border is being pursued with the help of the U.S.-led coalition and Iraqi military forces. The U.S. State Department stated, 'The days of ISIS in Syria are numbered,' and added that the resumption of attacks aims for the complete cleansing of Syria from ISIS forces. U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis had stated that the U.S. military and its allies would not withdraw from Syria until diplomatic efforts for peace were successful. Recently, President Donald Trump has expressed intentions to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria as soon as possible. On April 9, during a speech in Ohio, Trump referenced the defeat of the so-called Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, stating, 'We will be leaving Syria very soon. Let others take care of it.'
23 Civilians Killed in Airstrike on Village in Syria
An airstrike in Syria killed 23 civilians, reportedly targeting an ISIS stronghold. The U.S.-led coalition has resumed operations against ISIS, while the Syrian Democratic Forces claim to be initiating a major offensive to eradicate ISIS from the region. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict and humanitarian impact in Syria amidst international military involvement.
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📰 What Happened
An airstrike in a Syrian village killed 23 civilians, reportedly targeting an ISIS stronghold. The U.S.-led coalition has resumed its operations against ISIS, while the Syrian Democratic Forces claim to be initiating a major offensive to eradicate ISIS from the region.
- The airstrike resulted in the deaths of 23 civilians, including 10 children.
- The Syrian Democratic Forces are reportedly beginning a major operation to defeat ISIS.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Syrian civil war has led to the rise of various militant groups, including ISIS, which has been targeted by multiple international coalitions. The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties and displacement.
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