US Central Command has announced that the leader of the Islamic State in Syria has been eliminated in a US Airstrike.

Photo taken from the ground following a drone strike in Jindayris

In a statement, US Central Command confirmed the death of ISIS leader Maher al-Agal and added that another unidentified senior ISIS leader was seriously injured during the strike.

Photo taken from the ground following a drone strike in Jindayris

Photo taken from the ground following a drone strike in Jindayris

The strike took place outside of Jindayris (located in northwestern Syria). According to military officials, al-Agal was responsible for “aggressively pursuing the development of ISIS networks outside of Iraq and Syria.

Col Joe Buccino, a spokesperson for CENTCOM, said “this strike reaffirms CENTCOM’s steadfast commitment to the region and the enduring defeat of ISIS. The removal of these ISIS leaders will disrupt the terrorist organization’s ability to further plot and carry out global attacks. ISIS continues to represent a threat to the US and partners in the region. CENTCOM maintains a sufficient and sustainable presence in the region and will continue to counter threats against regional security.”