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Palmyra Today
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US Military Strikes Over 30 IS Targets in Syria
Airstrikes hit ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites as US transfers detainees to Iraq
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The US military announced it had conducted over 30 airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria between February 3-12, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain pressure on the terrorist group. This comes after the US transferred over 5,700 detained ISIS suspects from Syria to Iraq in recent weeks.
Why it matters
The strikes and detainee transfers demonstrate the US military's continued focus on combating the remnants of ISIS in Syria, even as Washington draws down its presence in the region. The operations aim to disrupt ISIS infrastructure and prevent the group from regaining a foothold after its territorial defeat in 2019.
The details
The US airstrikes hit ISIS "infrastructure and weapons storage targets" across Syria. The military also conducted 5 additional strikes against ISIS communication sites, logistics nodes, and weapons facilities between January 27 and February 2. This comes after a deadly ISIS attack in Palmyra in December that killed 2 US soldiers and a civilian interpreter, prompting the US to launch Operation Hawkeye Strike.
- The US conducted 10 airstrikes against over 30 ISIS targets in Syria between February 3-12, 2026.
- The US conducted 5 additional airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria between January 27 and February 2, 2026.
- On December 13, 2025, an ISIS gunman ambushed and killed 2 US soldiers and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra, Syria.
The players
US Military
The armed forces of the United States, responsible for conducting airstrikes and counterterrorism operations against ISIS in Syria.
Islamic State (ISIS)
The terrorist organization also known as ISIS, which the US military has targeted with airstrikes and other operations in Syria.
US Central Command (CENTCOM)
The US military's regional command responsible for operations in the Middle East, including the fight against ISIS in Syria.
What’s next
The US military will likely continue conducting airstrikes and other operations to disrupt and degrade ISIS's remaining capabilities in Syria, as part of the broader effort to prevent the terrorist group from regaining a foothold in the region.
The takeaway
The US military's sustained pressure on ISIS in Syria, including the recent airstrikes and detainee transfers, demonstrates its commitment to preventing the terrorist group from reconstituting and posing a threat to regional stability, even as Washington scales back its overall presence in the country.
