MQ-9 Reaper drones eliminate ISIS leader despite opposition from Russian Su-35 fighters

The US eliminated ISIS leader Usamah al-Muhajir late last week. This was officially announced by the US military's Central Command.

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CENTCOM said the US is committed to defeating ISIS in the region. According to General Michael Kurilla, ISIS is a threat both within the region and beyond.

Osama al-Muhajer was eliminated on July 7, 2023. MQ-9 Reaper drones struck him. Eliminating the leader would impair ISIL's ability to conduct terrorist attacks. No civilians were injured as a result of the special operation.

On the day Osama al-Muhajer was eliminated, Russian fighter jets pursued the MQ-9 Reaper for several hours. The planes tried to shoot down the American drones by dropping bombs and engaging their afterburner next to them.

Source: CENTCOM