The US military has launched a significant military operation against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria. Named 'Operation Hawkeye Strike,' the mission is in homage to the state of Iowa, known as the Hawkeye State. This offensive is in response to the ISIS attack in Palmyra on December 13, which resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and an interpreter.
According to American officials, this large-scale assault targeted over 70 ISIS sites, including weapon caches, infrastructures, and combat locations. More than 100 precision munitions were deployed in the attack.
Before the strike, American soldiers inscribed the names of their fallen comrades on the bombs and missiles. The names were:
Sergeant Edgar Bryan Torres-Tovar, 25 years old, from Des Moines, Iowa
Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard, 29 years old, from Marshalltown, Iowa
Additionally, Ayad Mansur Sakkat, an interpreter from Michigan, was also killed in that attack. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that these names soared with the weapons directed over Palmyra as an emotional tribute.
This campaign saw a potent array of aerial weapons from the US Air Force and Army, launched from bases in the Middle East...
F-15E Strike Eagle (Multirole Strike Fighter)...
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This twin-engine fighter jet rapidly delivers ground attacks and air combat, reaching speeds of up to 3087 km/hr, capable of carrying long-range bombs and missiles.
A-10C Thunderbolt II (also known as 'Warthog')...
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Specialized for close air support, it features a 30mm gun that can easily destroy tanks. Robust in structure, it excels in extended low-altitude attacks against targets like ISIS ground positions.
AH-64E Apache (Attack Helicopter)...
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The primary attack helicopter of the US Army, equipped with Hellfire missiles, rockets, and a 30mm chain gun. Capable of nighttime operations with its FLIR system, it is skilled in destroying ground targets closely.
Reports suggest support from HIMARS rocket artillery and F-16 jets from Jordan.
Since the December 13 attack, American and allied forces have neutralized or captured over 23 ISIS insurgents, striking a critical blow to the remaining ISIS strongholds. President Donald Trump hailed this as severe retribution and a significant advance in dismantling ISIS in Syria. America's campaign against ISIS efforts in Syria underscores the nation's commitment to the safety of its forces and regional stability.
