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US Targets al-Qaida Leader in Northwest Syria Strike

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Wednesday, 03 May 2023 09:04 AM EDT

United States Central Command targeted a senior al-Qaida leader in a strike in northwest Syria, according to a statement released on Wednesday.

"At 11:42 a.m. local time on May 3rd, U.S Central Command forces conducted a unilateral strike in Northwest Syria targeting a senior al-Qaida leader," the statement added.

Central command said it would provide more information "as operation details become available."

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