Six U.S. Soldiers Injured in Mission to Kill 15 ISIS Fighters in Iraq

A joint U.S. military-Iraqi Security Forces raid in Iraq against ISIS resulted in six American soldiers being injured, though 15 ISIS fighters were killed.

The operation’s aim targeted ISIS leaders “to disrupt and degrade ISIS’ ability to plan, organize, and conduct attacks against” Iraqi civilians.

“U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces and Iraqi Security Forces conducted a partnered raid in Western Iraq in the early hours of Aug. 29, resulting in the death of 15 ISIS operatives,” U.S. Central Command said in a statement. “The ISIS element was armed with numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive ‘suicide’ belts. There is no indication of civilian casualties.”

None of the six American soldiers’ injuries were life-threatening.

“Iraqi Security Forces continue to further exploit the locations raided,” the statement continued. “ISIS remains a threat to the region, our allies, as well as our homeland. U.S. CENTCOM alongside our coalition and Iraqi partners, will continue to aggressively pursue these terrorists.” (Read more from “Six U.S. Soldiers Injured in Mission to Kill 15 ISIS Fighters in Iraq” HERE)