Here's how US is countering Islamic State group during Syria's upheaval

The US conducted massive airstrikes on Islamic State militants in Syria to prevent the group from exploiting the chaos following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government. The strikes targeted about 75 IS targets in the Syrian desert. US officials aim to ensure that the Islamic State group does not regain control in Syria and are determined to prevent its resurgence. There are no plans to increase American forces in Syria, but efforts are focused on ensuring the safety of existing troops.

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