chris and biden released a statement indicating that the target was isis leader, abu ibrahim al-hashimi al-qurayshi. apparently he was wearing a suicide vest and blew himself up. the raid targeted a single home and lasted for a couple hours. the residence described hearing helicopters and machine gun fire as the event unfolded. an american helicopter was destroyed after ed experienced a problem as special forces conducted their work. reports indicate 13 people total were killed including six children. no americans were harmed. associated press notes this is the largest u.s. rate and syria idlib province providence. 500 people were killed during clashes during isis and u.s. backed kurdish forces. president biden is expected to make a statement later this hour