Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (2019)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 2019
• Date: 26 October 2019
• 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°

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