US Operation Hawkeye Strike Syria 2026: Large-Scale Airstrikes Hit ISIL
US CENTCOM launched massive airstrikes against ISIL in Syria on January 10, 2026, as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike. Explore the retaliatory measures and the shifting US-Syria military coordination.
"If you harm our warfighters, we will find you and kill you anywhere in the world." This stern warning from US Central Command (CENTCOM) was followed by a massive wave of airstrikes across Syria. The strikes mark a significant escalation in the retaliatory campaign following a deadly ambush that claimed the lives of American personnel last month.
US Operation Hawkeye Strike Syria 2026 Timeline
According to Reuters, the US military targeted multiple ISIL sites on January 10, 2026, at approximately 17:30 GMT. This operation, dubbed 'Hawkeye Strike', was launched in response to a December 13 ambush in Palmyra that killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter.
Shifting Alliances Post-Assad
The geopolitical landscape in Syria has shifted dramatically since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. While the SDF remains a partner, Washington is increasingly coordinating with the new central government in Damascus led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa. This new alignment was solidified after a White House visit last year, marking a turning point in US-Syrian relations.
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