It is reported by Le Figaro with reference to a representative of the US Department of State.
Earlier, French Foreign Minister Florence Parley said that the liquidation of IG leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi does not mean the destruction of the entire terrorist group.
On October 27, US President Donald Trump announced the liquidation of the leader of the IG during the US special operation.
According to him, al-Baghdadi tried to escape and committed suicide when he realized that he was at an impasse.
* “Islamic State” (IG) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.