ERBIL — A senior Islamic State official was killed by a US airstrike in Syria on Sunday, according to a statement by the US military on Wednesday.

The airstrike, carried out by US Central Command (CENTCOM) on June 16, resulted in the death of Usamah Jamal Muhammad Ibrahim al-Janabi, a high-ranking IS leader and facilitator. 

CENTCOM highlighted that his death would impede IS’s capacity to finance and execute terror operations.

The military also confirmed that there were no civilian casualties in the strike, which had not been previously disclosed.

The US military continues to target IS leaders in Africa and the Middle East. 

Nearly three weeks ago, an airstrike near Dhaardaar in Somalia reportedly killed three IS militants, as stated by US Africa Command. 

From January to March 2024, US forces and its partners eliminated seven IS operatives and captured 27 more in Syria. 

During the same period in Iraq, 11 operatives were killed, and 36 individuals were detained.

“We are committed to the enduring defeat of IS due to the threat they pose regionally and globally,” CENTCOM commander Gen. Erik Kurilla stated in April. 

“We persistently target those IS members planning external operations outside of Iraq and Syria, and those attempting to free IS detainees to rebuild their forces.” Gen. Kurilla added.