🪖 What Is Operation Hawkeye Strike?
Operation Hawkeye Strike is an ongoing U.S. military airstrike campaign targeting the Islamic State (ISIS) across various locations in Syria. The operation was launched in December 2025 as a direct retaliation for a deadly isis ambush near Palmyra that killed American military personnel and a U.S. civilian interpreter.
The strike name reflects both the precision required and the involvement of units from Iowa (the “Hawkeye State”).
✈️ Latest Large‑Scale Airstrikes
On January 10, 2026, the U.S., in coordination with allied forces, carried out a new series of “large‑scale” airstrikes against isis targets across Syria:
- Timing & Scope: The attacks occurred around mid‑day U.S. Eastern Time and struck 35+ isis positions across key areas in Syria.
- Forces & Munitions: The operation employed 20+ aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, firing more than 90 precision‑guided munitions at infrastructure believed linked to ISIS.
- Targets: Airstrikes focused on ISIS infrastructure, such as command nodes, logistics hubs, weapons depots and training facilities — aiming to degrade the group’s operational capabilities.
CENTCOM stated that the purpose is to disrupt the group’s ability to mount attacks and to protect U.S. and partner forces in the region.
🎯 Why It’s Happening
Operation Hawkeye strike was initiated after a December 13, 2025 ambush near Palmyra, in which a suspected isis gunman killed two U.S. soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter supporting coalition operations. The U.S. launched the first large‑scale wave of strikes shortly after that attack.
CENTCOM has emphasized that the mission is part of an ongoing commitment to counterterrorism, with a clear message that attacks on U.S. personnel will meet strong military responses.
🌍 Broader Context
- The Hawkeye operation marks a renewed phase of active U.S. air operations against ISIS remnants in syria, moving beyond isolated counter‑terror strikes.
- The U.S. military continues to operate with allied air forces and coalition partners to limit ISIS’s ability to reorganize and conduct external operations.
- Official casualty figures from the january strikes have not been confirmed publicly; details on ground impact remain limited due to operational security.
🧠 In Summary
Operation Hawkeye Strike represents a major U.S. air campaign targeting Islamic State positions throughout syria as part of a wider push to weaken the group and prevent future attacks — especially after a deadly ambush that claimed American lives. The recent wave of large‑scale airstrikes highlights Washington’s intention to maintain military pressure on isis in coordination with partner forces.
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