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2020-06-15 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Rare US drone strike kills 2 foreign jihadist commanders in Idlib

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Posted by Fred 2020-06-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [20 views ] Top
File under: al-Qaeda

#1 Interesting. I wonder... target of opportunity or the successful conclusion of a hunt?

Posted by SteveS 2020-06-15 02:19|| 2020-06-15 02:19|| Front Page Top

#2 They were tracked. Drone operator knew where the two targets were sitting: one in front passenger seat, one in back.

Posted by Knuckles Javimble6283 2020-06-15 03:34|| 2020-06-15 03:34|| Front Page Top

#3 Interesting. “Rare” drone strike. Seems Trump kept restraint far better than Obama’s frequent blasts. Who’s would have anticipated that, other than anyone that’s actually paid attention

Posted by Greater the Anonymous5721 2020-06-15 04:34|| 2020-06-15 04:34|| Front Page Top

#4 Rare as far as Hezbollah news site Al Masdar is aware of and willing to admit. President Trump seems content in general to let operations run quietly until they achieve the intended results.

Posted by trailing wife 2020-06-15 13:33|| 2020-06-15 13:33|| Front Page Top

#5 keeps restraint and hits better targets, you know like Solemeini.

Posted by Chris 2020-06-15 20:34|| 2020-06-15 20:34|| Front Page Top

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