U.S. Airstrike Eliminates Senior Al Qaeda Leader in Syria; STG Engineering Maintains Port Operations
U.S. Central Command executed a precision airstrike in Syria, killing Al Qaeda’s senior military leader Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay. Separately, Russian firm STG Engineering continues operations at Tartous port, rejecting claims of a canceled contract, while Stroytransgaz clarifies its lack of connection to STG Engineering.
On Saturday, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported a successful precision airstrike in Syria that resulted in the death of Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, a high-ranking military leader of the Al Qaeda affiliate known as Hurras Al Din (HaD). CENTCOM emphasized its commitment to pursuing terrorists persistently to protect the nation, its allies, and partners in the region.
In a separate matter, STG Engineering, a Russian firm involved with Syria’s Tartous commercial port, stated that it continues operations as usual. This announcement follows conflicting media reports suggesting that the Syrian government had terminated the company’s contract after a failed investment agreement from 2019 during President Bashar al-Assad’s administration.
Dmitry Trifonov, the CEO of STG Engineering, clarified that his firm has not received any notification regarding contract annulment and noted the complexities involved in terminating such agreements. He stressed that the termination process would necessitate parliamentary and presidential involvement, underscoring that current claims lack legitimate foundation.
Additionally, the company Stroytransgaz distanced itself from the management of the Tartous port, indicating that it had no legal or organizational ties to STG Engineering. In a statement, Stroytransgaz confirmed it could not comment on the matter, emphasizing that its operations are separate from those related to the port management.
In summary, U.S. forces successfully executed an airstrike resulting in the death of a senior Al Qaeda leader in Syria, affirming CENTCOM’s ongoing commitment to combating terrorism. Meanwhile, STG Engineering maintains its operational status at Tartous port amidst reports of contract cancellations, which the company refutes, highlighting the legal complexities surrounding such decisions. Meanwhile, Stroytransgaz clarifies its independent status concerning the port’s management.
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