U.S. Airstrikes Destroy Weapons Storage Site In Syria

U.S. Airstrikes Destroy Weapons Storage Site In Syria

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A military spokesperson announced that F-15E fighter jets conducted a precision air strike on a storage bunker in Syria to prevent ammunition from falling into the wrong hands. The strike was part of a preplanned operation at the Lafarge Cement factory, which had been used by the US-led coalition and Kurdish forces against ISIS. This action followed President Trump's decision to withdraw US troops from northern Syria, a move criticized for leaving Kurdish forces vulnerable to Turkish military actions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary objective of the airstrike conducted by F-15E fighter jets in Syria?

To destroy an ammunition cache

To capture enemy forces

To evacuate civilians

To build a new military base

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which facility served as the headquarters for the US-led coalition and Kurdish forces?

A school in Aleppo

A hospital in Raqqa

The Lafarge Cement factory

A market in Damascus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the Lafarge Cement factory in the fight against ISIS?

It was a training ground for new recruits

It served as a supply depot for weapons

It was a communication center

It was the headquarters for coalition forces

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the backlash against President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria?

It caused environmental damage

It increased the risk of ISIS resurgence

It led to economic sanctions

It left Kurdish forces vulnerable to Turkish attacks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country's military operations were anticipated following the U.S. troop withdrawal from northern Syria?

Turkey

Russia

Iraq

Iran