Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (2019 AD)

Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (Side A vs Islamic State) took place in 2019 AD during Operation Inherent Resolve.

Battle facts

Year: 2019 AD
Date: 2019-10-26
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Operation Inherent Resolve
Side B: Islamic State
Commanders (A): Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., Mark A. Milley
Commanders (B): Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Casualties: approx. 1
Outcome: American victory Successful raid on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's compound Death of al-Baghdadi by suicide belt Seizure of materials and captives from compound; compound later destroyed by U.S. fighter jets
Coordinates: 36.166°, 36.627°