In a carefully coordinated operation known as Operation Neptune Spear, U.S. Navy SEALs launched a mission targeting a fortified compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where Osama bin Laden was believed to be hiding. The operation occurred on May 2, 2011, and involved a team of approximately 24 Navy SEALs from SEAL Team Six, along with support from CIA operatives and aerial surveillance. The U.S. had been tracking bin Laden's movements for years through a network of informants and extensive intelligence gathering techniques.The team approached the compound at night, utilizing stealth helicopters to avoid detection. Upon landing, they encountered unexpected resistance from bin Laden's security. During the raid, the SEALs engaged in a firefight where two of bin Laden's couriers were killed, along with bin Laden himself. Evidence suggests that bin Laden was unarmed at the time he was shot, although he resisted arrest. Following the successful operation, bin Laden's body was taken aboard a U.S. Navy ship, where he was buried at sea, adhering to Islamic traditions for burial.This operation was hailed as a significant victory in the international fight against terrorism. It marked the culmination of nearly a decade of efforts to locate and capture bin Laden following the September 11 attacks on the United States. The successful execution of the mission raised questions about U.S.-Pakistan relations and the effectiveness of intelligence sharing between the two nations. The operation received widespread media coverage, sparking celebrations in America and debates around the methods and justification of such military actions abroad.