Washington’s Syria intervention continues to cause chaos and tragedy. The latest incident occurred near Palmyra, where two US Army soldiers and an American interpreter were killed during a security meeting.
Three other American servicemembers were also wounded in the attack, making it one of the deadliest incidents for US forces in Syria in recent years.
The Pentagon described the attack as an “ambush by a lone ISIS gunman” and stated that the “gunman was engaged and killed.” The soldiers were in the region to support counter-terrorism operations.
Reports indicate that two Syrian security personnel were also injured in the attack, likely members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
The city of Palmyra, a UNESCO world heritage site, has been a hotspot for conflict and violence in recent years. It has seen destruction and recapture by various forces, including ISIS and the Syrian Army.
Washington’s involvement in Syria has been controversial, with allegations of supporting ISIS to pressure the Assad regime. Leaked audio from former Secretary of State John Kerry suggested that the US had strategic interests in allowing ISIS to gain ground in Syria.
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