{"id":2377953,"date":"2024-12-09T11:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T16:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-begins-launching-strikes-as-assad-flees-syria\/"},"modified":"2024-12-09T11:47:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T16:47:14","slug":"us-military-begins-launching-strikes-as-assad-flees-syria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-begins-launching-strikes-as-assad-flees-syria\/","title":{"rendered":"US Military Begins Launching Strikes as Assad Flees Syria"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-military-begins-launching-strikes-as-assad-flees-syria%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2377953&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>on sunday, American \u200dforces launched attacks on over 75 ISIS targets in Syria amid fears\u2063 that the collapse \u200cof President Bashar al-Assad&#8217;s regime could provide an chance for the terrorist institution to reemerge. Following \u2063a rapid advance by Syrian \u2064rebels into Damascus, Assad fled to Russia, prompting the U.S. Central Command to act with\u200b airstrikes involving\u2064 B-52s, F-15s, and\u2062 A-10s. The strikes aimed to disrupt\u2063 ISIS&#8217;s operations and prevent the \u200dgroup&#8217;s \u200dresurgence. There were no reports of civilian casualties. <\/p>\n<p>additionally, israel also \u2064conducted strikes on military sites\u200d in Syria to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-confirms-the-national-security-risk-posed-by-us-officials-with-dementia\/\" title=\"Study confirms US officials with dementia pose national security risk.\">mitigate potential threats<\/a> from a new regime, with Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasizing plans to destroy various <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">heavy weapon\u200d systems<\/a>. President-elect Donald trump commented\u2064 on the situation, \u200ccriticizing \u200dRussia&#8217;s inability to maintain control in syria and \u2063suggesting that \u200cthe U.S. should refrain\u200b from further involvement in the conflict.the recent developments reflect a complex geopolitical landscape\u200d following the meaningful shift in power in\u200d Syria.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Fearing that the power vacuum caused by the toppling of the Assad regime could lead to a rebirth of the Islamic State, American forces attacked known ISIS locations on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, Syrian rebels capped a two-week lighting campaign and entered the capital of Damascus as President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, which had propped up his government, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2024\/12\/07\/world\/syria-war-damascus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Fearing that the downfall of the oppressive regime might lead to a renewal of the Islamic State, U.S. Central Command <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centcom.mil\/MEDIA\/PRESS-RELEASES\/Press-Release-View\/Article\/3989696\/us-central-command-conducts-dozens-of-airstrikes-to-eliminate-isis-camps-in-cen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> that it had entered Syrian territory to attack more than 75 targets.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The strikes against the ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps were conducted as part of the ongoing mission to disrupt, degrade, and defeat ISIS, in order to prevent the terrorist group from conducting external operations and to ensure that ISIS does not seek to take advantage of the current situation to reconstitute in central Syria,&rdquo; the news release said.<\/p>\n<p>The release said B-52s, F-15s, and A-10s were used in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-horror-uncovered-former-islamic-state-stronghold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> attacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>The release there was no indication that civilians were killed in the attacks.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There should be no doubt &mdash; we will not allow ISIS to reconstitute and take advantage of the current situation in Syria,&rdquo; Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla said in the release. &ldquo;All organizations in Syria should know that we will hold them accountable if they partner with or support ISIS in any way.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/news\/your-military\/2024\/12\/09\/us-strikes-75-isis-targets-in-syria-after-assad-regime-collapses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Defense News<\/a> reported that 140 munitions were used in the attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. was not alone in waging preemptive strikes.<\/p>\n<p>Israel, which attacked military sites in Syria on Sunday, will keep up its missions to degrade the ability of a new regime to threaten Israel, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/israel-says-it-will-destroy-syrias-heavy-strategic-weaponry-2024-12-09\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/exclusive-op-ed-israeli-governor-offers-grim-reminder-truly-stake-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Israel<\/a> will &ldquo;destroy heavy strategic weapons throughout Syria, including surface-to-air missiles, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/canada-court-orders-iran-to-compensate-victims-of-passenger-jet-shootdown\/\" title=\"Canada Court Orders Iran to Compensate Victims of Passenger Jet Shootdown\">air defence systems<\/a>, surface-to-surface missiles, cruise missiles, long-range rockets, and coastal missiles.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Israel is destroying Syrian air bases, military and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secret-recording-allegedly-shows-iranian-foreign-minister-admitting-ukrainian-flight-might-have-been-targeted\/\" title=\"Secret Recording Allegedly Shows Iranian Foreign Minister Admitting Ukrainian Flight Might Have Been Targeted\">defense systems<\/a>, intelligene, military &amp; government structures.<\/p>\n<p>Basically they&rsquo;re demilitarizing Syria. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/inj2U1yVJ1\">https:\/\/t.co\/inj2U1yVJ1<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ysIn6VI20Z\">pic.twitter.com\/ysIn6VI20Z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MenchOsint\/status\/1865788424290234794?\">December 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Israel will also keep troops posted along its northern border with Syria.<\/p>\n<p>President-elect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fact-check-can-trump-pardon-daniel-penny-inaugurated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a> staked out his position in a post on <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/113612147757280297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Russia, because they are so tied up in Ukraine, and with the loss there of over 600,000 soldiers, seems incapable of stopping this literal march through Syria, a country they have protected for years,&rdquo; Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is where former President Obama refused to honor his commitment of protecting the RED LINE IN THE SAND, and all hell broke out, with Russia stepping in. But now they are, like possibly Assad himself, being forced out, and it may actually be the best thing that can happen to them. There was never much of a benefit in Syria for Russia, other than to make Obama look really stupid,&rdquo; Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In any event, Syria is a mess, but is not our friend, &amp; THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. 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That same day, Syrian rebels concluded a rapid two-week offensive and entered Damascus as President Bashar al-Assad escaped to Russia, which had supported his administration, according to The New York Times. In response to fears that the collapse of Assad&#8217;s oppressive government could lead to an Islamic State revival, U.S. Central Command announced strikes on over 75 targets within Syria. &#8220;The operations against ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps were part of our ongoing mission to disrupt and defeat ISIS,&#8221; stated a news release aimed at preventing the terrorist group from launching external attacks or re-establishing itself in central Syria. The release noted that B-52s, F-15s, and A-10s were deployed in these strikes.<\/p>\n<p>There was no indication of civilian casualties from these attacks. &#8220;We will not permit ISIS to regroup or exploit the current situation in Syria,&#8221; emphasized Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla in the statement. Defense News reported that 140 munitions were utilized during these operations.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. was not alone; Israel also conducted military strikes against sites in Syria on Sunday and plans to continue its efforts to undermine any new regime&#8217;s capacity to threaten Israel&#8217;s security, as stated by Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday according to Reuters. He mentioned that Israel aims &#8220;to destroy heavy strategic weapons throughout Syria,&#8221; including various missile systems.<\/p>\n<p>Israel is actively dismantling Syrian military capabilities by targeting air bases and defense structures along its northern border with Syria.<\/p>\n<p>President-elect Donald Trump expressed his views via social media: \u201cRussia seems unable to halt this advance through Syria due to their entanglement in Ukraine,\u201d he wrote about Russia\u2019s involvement with Assad\u2019s regime while criticizing former President Obama for failing to uphold commitments regarding intervention in Syria\u2019s conflicts: \u201cSyria is chaotic but not our ally; THE UNITED STATES SHOULD STAY OUT OF IT.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2377954,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Syria.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[18545,5237,7283,7887,33489],"class_list":["post-2377953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-assad","tag-conflict","tag-strikes","tag-syria","tag-us-military"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Syria.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2377953","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2377953"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2377953\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2377957,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2377953\/revisions\/2377957"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2377954"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2377953"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2377953"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2377953"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}