U.S. Raid in Syria Mistakenly Kills Undercover Agent Instead of IS Leader | AI News Digest
In a troubling turn of events, a recent U.S. military operation in Syria aimed at capturing an Islamic State leader has led to the death of Khaled al-Masoud, a Syrian undercover operative who was collecting intelligence on the militant group. The raid took place in al-Dumayr, a town located near Damascus, and involved cooperation with the Syrian Free Army, a faction backed and trained by the U.S. Al-Masoud had been aligned with the interim government of Ahmad al-Sharaa, established in the wake of Bashar Assad's regime. His death has raised alarms over the coordination between U.S. forces and Syrian authorities, potentially complicating efforts to combat IS remnants in the area. Analysts warn that this incident could further strain the evolving dynamics of U.S.-Syria relations as both navigate the persistent threat from ISIS.
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