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°
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