Baghdadi's death major victory over ISIS: US Defense Secretary

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on October 27 said that death of Islamic State leer Abu Bakr al-Baghdi is a major victory in enduring mission to defeat terror group ISIS. 

“This is a great day for America and a great day for world. Last night, US joint special operations forces and interncy partners flawlessly executed a Commander-in-Chief directed operation to capture or kill Abu Bakr al-Baghdi,” said Mark Esper in a statement.  

“As a result, al-Baghdi, who led Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorist movement and inspired one of most brutal and misguided terror campaigns in modern history, is de at hands of United States military,” he ded.

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Present in situation room

US Defense Secretary commended all those who participated in and supported operation. Esper was present in situation room along with US President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Army general Mark Milley, and few ors to watch raid live. “With our partners we defeated physical caliphate of ISIS earlier this year and w its founder and leer is de. This is a major victory in enduring defeat ISIS mission,” said Esper.

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'Whimpering and crying and screaming' Baghdi

Earlier, US President, in a statement, said that a large number of Baghdi’s fighters and companions were killed with Baghdi while U.S. personnel were lost in operation.

“He died after running into a de-end tunnel, whimpering and crying and screaming,” said Trump.

Elaborating on operation, Trump said that eleven young children were moved out of house un-injured but Baghdi dragged three children with him into tunnel.

“He reached end of tunnel, as our dogs chased him down. He ignited his vest, killing himself and three children,” said Trump.

He said a large number of fighters were involved in special operation who flew over hostile region with eight helicopters.

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