The U.S. military reported that nearly 25 Islamic State operatives were killed or captured in Syria this month following an ambush that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. troops and an interpreter. U.S. Central Command stated that 11 missions conducted over 10 days targeted IS weapons sites and infrastructure, leading to the elimination of at least seven IS members and the capture of others. This increased collaboration with Syria's government allows U.S. forces to operate in new areas, with Syrian forces playing a significant role in these operations.