http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/abu-bakr-al-baghdadi-dead-isis-leader-russia-raqqa-air-strike-killed-syria-islamic-state-chief-a7792801.html

Apparently a russian air strike on 28/5 targeted an ISIS meeting in Raqqa which left 330 dead, including 30 officials and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the self-proclaimed caliphate.

Unlike in previous occasions where there have been rumours about Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi being killed without any government backing the claims, this time the russians admitted that it's very possible as they've confirmed he was at the meeting during the bombing, and they are currently in the process of verifying that he's indeed dead.

I guess that could be a huge blow to ISIS in the region. Unfortunately I doubt the death of the leader will stop lone wolves from orchestrating attacks, but at least it would weaken the structure of the terrorist organization.

This would be a huge blow indeed. No Al-Baghdadi no Caliphate. He is the guy descended from Mohammed's successor. Without him the prophecy is at least dead.

Yeah this is enormous.

So sixth time's the charm? guy is a bloody cat.

This post was edited by Arsenic_Touch on Jun 16 2017 05:43am

great news if he's actually been eliminated this time

Good news!

6th time? sounds like a timeless meme

posting in an islamaphobic thread

Damn bigots!

This post was edited by FroggyG on Jun 16 2017 06:37am

Trump will take credit.