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Syria announces capture of senior ISIS official near Manbij
Syria
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 5:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 18, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Syria announced the capture of a senior Islamic State (ISIS) official near Manbij. The headline does not provide further details about the operation or the individual.
SO WHAT?
The capture concerns an important figure in an ongoing armed conflict and counterterrorism effort in Syria.
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