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Press Release | March 8, 2025

Syrian Democratic Forces, Enabled by CENTCOM Forces, Capture ISIS Cell Leader

USCENTCOM

Mar. 8, 2025
Release Number 20250308-01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TAMPA, Fla. - On March 6, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), enabled by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, conducted a raid and captured Salah Mohammad Al-Abdullah, an ISIS cell leader in the vicinity of Shahil, Syria.

During the operation, the SDF recovered multiple weapons to include a 12.7mm (.50 cal) Sniper rifle, an AK-47, hand grenades, and various weapons and ammunition.

The SDF-led operation is part of the ongoing Defeat-ISIS campaign to degrade ISIS networks and prevent the resurgence of the terrorist group in the region. CENTCOM forces enabled SDF during the operation by providing technical support and intelligence.

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