U.S. Coalition Conducting Raid in Jarabulus, Syria

Update (2108 EST): The United States has announced the arrest of a senior ISIS bomb maker and terrorist in the aforementioned raid.

 

Update (1849 EST): American helicopters depart Jarabulus toward Kobani area after a sharp engagement.

At least six U.S. helicopters have been spotted inserting troops in Jarabulus, Syria in what many are suspecting to be a raid on an ISIS compound.

 

 

Heavy gunfire was heard by civilians in the Ghandoura area as helicopters overflew the city and reportedly landed troops near the al- Humeira village near Jarabulus. The raid is still ongoing as of four minutes ago.

This is developing and will be updated with further details.

Tessaron
Tessaron
United States Military Academy and American Military University Alumni. Victor covers flash military, intelligence, and geo-political updates.

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