Connor Fitzgerald and Michael Borys
Staff Writers
On Oct. 26, 2019, the U.S. performed a raid on the leader of ISIS which resulted in his death. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was found in a compound, and after being confronted by U.S. troops, then ran to a tunnel which had no exit. This led to al-Baghdadi detonating a suicide vest which killed him and his two children. The blast also injured the heroic military dog that chased him down the tunnel.
The attack took place on Sat. around 5:00 p.m. Baghdadi’s death was announced by the special operations forces when they declared “jackpot” at 7:15 p.m. EST. Six enemies were killed in this raid, and 11 children were safely evacuated. Al-Baghdadi was the United States government’s most wanted terrorist. They offered a $25 million bounty for him.
Conan, the heroic canine which chased and pinned al-Baghdadi in the tunnel, was named courageous by President Trump and will be visiting the White House once he is healed from his wounds. He is a four year member of special operations and has been involved in 50 combat missions with the troops.
Once all troops and citizens were removed from the compound located miles from the Turkish border, a precision airstrike was targeted on the compound which destroyed information, evidence, and reduced the building to rubble.Al-Baghdadi was buried at sea located at a classified located by U.S. special operations forces.
By removing Baghdadi from the battlefield, the United States has neutralized the threat from a man who was both ruthless and experienced in running a terrorist organization. This was a huge accomplishment for our country and the United States will continue to track and eliminate any new ISIS leaders. ISIS announced Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi as their new leader.
