US Central Command forces kill senior Hurras al-Din leader in Syria

US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces killed Abu-’Abd al-Rahman al-Makki, a senior leader of Hurras al-Din, in a targeted strike in Syria on Friday.

Al-Makki, a member of the Hurras al-Din Shura Council, was responsible for overseeing terrorist operations in the region, according to CENTCOM.

“Hurras al-Din is an Al Qaeda-associated force based in Syria that shares Al Qaeda’s global aspirations to conduct attacks against U.S. and Western interests.” CENTCOM said.

Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, CENTCOM Commander, emphasized the commitment to counterterrorism efforts, stating, “CENTCOM remains dedicated to the enduring defeat of terrorists in the CENTCOM area of responsibility who threaten the United States, its allies and partners, and regional stability.”

Militants media in Syria said the strike was in Idlib

“He was targeted while riding a motorcycle on the road to the town of Ahseem by a US drone.” media added .