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US raid in Syria mistakenly kills undercover agent instead of IS target

What was meant to be a precision strike turned tragic. The death of a key operative now threatens anti-IS efforts in Syria.

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US raid in Syria mistakenly kills undercover agent instead of IS target

The raid took place in Dumayr, where U.S. troops worked alongside the Syrian Free Army. Instead of capturing an IS figure, the operation resulted in al-Masoud’s death. His family and Syrian officials claim the faulty intelligence likely came from rival factions exploiting the situation for personal vendettas in Syria.

The incident underscores ongoing challenges in the fight against IS in Syria, where intelligence errors and rival agendas can disrupt operations. With al-Masoud’s death, the coalition faces potential setbacks in its efforts to dismantle IS networks in Syria. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues its limited but strategic presence in Syria to prevent the group’s resurgence.

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