Fatal Attack on US Personnel in Syria
Pentagon Confirms Casualties During Counter- ISIS Mission
Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria, the Department of Defense confirmed. The incident also left three other US personnel wounded during a mission supporting ongoing counter
Details of the Syria Attack
The fatal attack occurred as the soldiers were conducting a key leader engagement. According to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, the mission was a direct part of the ongoing counter
US Military Response and Investigation
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the individual responsible for the attack was subsequently killed by partner forces in the area. The Department of Defense is leading the investigation into the incident, which highlights the persistent dangers faced by US troops stationed in Syria.
The Ongoing Mission Against ISIS
This attack underscores the volatile security situation in Syria, where US forces remain deployed. Their primary objectives include:
- Supporting local partner forces in counter
- terrorism operations
. - Preventing the resurgence of ISIS in the region.
- Ensuring long
- term stability and security.
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