Coalition forces conducted a counterterrorism operation to capture a senior ISIS leader in northern Syria on June 16, announced the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). Accordingly, the captured individual is an experienced bomb maker and operational facilitator who became one of the top leaders of ISIS' Syrian branch.

"The mission was meticulously planned to minimize the risk of collateral damage or civilian harm. The operation was successful; no civilians were harmed nor were there injuries to Coalition forces or damage to Coalition aircraft or assets," said the statement released by OIR on Thursday.

"Coalition forces will continue to work with our partners, the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Iraqi Security Forces, including the Peshmerga, to hunt the remnants of Daesh wherever they hide to ensure Daesh's enduring defeat," the statement added.