Amman, Oct 27, 2026 (AFP) - Jordan says killed more than 20 jihadists in strikes on Syria

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Jordan said Tuesday it had killed more than 20 jihadists in strikes on Syria conducted the day before, in retaliation for a deadly attack on a church. "The preliminary results of these operations indicate significant losses among Daesh's ranks -- estimated at more than 20 fighters -- and the destruction of a large weapons depot belonging to the organisation," government spokesman Mohammed Al Momani said, referring to the Islamic State group. kt/s......

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