The U.S. Military’s Central Command released the information below:
Tampa, Fla. – On March 13, U.S. Central Command forces, in
cooperation with Iraqi Intelligence and Security Forces, conducted a precision
airstrike in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, that killed the Global ISIS #2 leader,
chief of operations and the Delegated Committee Emir – Abdallah Makki Muslih
al-Rifai, alias “Abu Khadijah”, and one other ISIS operative.
As the Emir of ISIS’ most senior decision-making body, Abu
Khadijah maintained responsibility for operations, logistics, and planning
conducted by ISIS globally, and directs a significant portion of finance for
the group’s global organization.
After the strike, CENTCOM and Iraqi forces moved to the strike
site and found both dead ISIS operatives. Both terrorists were wearing
unexploded “suicide vests” and had multiple weapons. CENTCOM and Iraqi forces
were able to identify Abu Khadijah through a DNA match from DNA collected on a
previous raid where Abu Khadijah narrowly escaped.
“Abu Khadijah was one of the most important ISIS members in the entire global ISIS organization. We will continue to kill terrorists and dismantle their organizations that threaten our homeland and U.S., allied and partner personnel in the region and beyond,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander, U.S. Central Command.
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