The US Army announced on Tuesday the death of a “high leader” of the Islamic State (EI), identified as Khalid Ayyd Ahmad al Jabouriwhich according to the United States was planning attacks in Europe.
The Central Command of the United States (CENTCOM) has specified in a statement that the death of the man who was responsible for the hierarchical structure of the jihadist organization and planning group attacks in Europe This Monday occurred in a “unilateral” US incursion into Syria.
According to General Michael Kurill, in charge of CENTCOM in the area, the “Islamic State still poses a danger to the region“and out of it.
Although weakened, IS is still capable of carrying out operations in the region, Kurrill added, noting that the jihadist group also intends to operate outside the Middle East as well.
The death of Al Jabouri, in an operation in which there were no civilian casualties, will interrupt the organization’s ability to carry out external attacks, adds the CETCOM note.
Source: Lasexta
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