Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of the notorious ISIS terrorist group, was killed after a raid by U.S. special forces into a dead end tunnel where he set off an explosive jacket and killed himself.

The raid was carried out last night in north-west Syria and President Donald Trump revealed the successful operation in a Sunday morning address to the nation, describing in detail the audacious mission being prepared for five months by Army Delta Force commandos.



Leader of the notorious ISIS terrorist group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed after US special forces organized a raid into a dead-end tunnel where he ignited an explosive vest, killing himself.

The raid was carried out in north-west Syria last night and the successful operation was announced by President Donald Trump in a Sunday morning address to the nation, describing in detail the daring mission by Army Delta Force commandos that he said had been planned for five months.

“The thug who tried so hard to intimidate others spent his last moments in utter fear, in total panic and dread, terrified of the American forces bearing down on him. Baghdadi’s demise demonstrates America’s relentless pursuit of terrorist leaders and our commitment to the enduring and total defeat of ISIS and other terrorist organizations,” Trump said from the White House

President @realDonaldTrump just delivered a major announcement: the world’s #1 terrorist leader has been brought to justice. pic.twitter.com/LE1pt01qaB

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 27, 2019

Baghdadi’s demise demonstrates our commitment to the enduring and total defeat of ISIS and other terrorist organizations. pic.twitter.com/KUWSvTOzJt

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 27, 2019

“Terrorists who oppress and murder innocent people should never sleep soundly, knowing that we will completely destroy them.” pic.twitter.com/b6MnJPFnH3

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 27, 2019

“He didn’t die a hero. He died a coward.” pic.twitter.com/mxj8aoMLwO

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 27, 2019