2 U.S. service members, 1 civilian killed in ambush in Syria, Central Command says
Summary
Two U.S. service members and an American civilian died in an ambush by a suspected Islamic State member in central Syria. This attack is the first to cause U.S. casualties in Syria since President Bashar Assad fell a year ago. The U.S. continues its military presence in Syria as part of a coalition to combat Islamic State activities.Key Facts
- Two U.S. service members and one American civilian were killed in an ambush in Syria.
- The attack was carried out by a lone gunman associated with the Islamic State group.
- Three other people were wounded in this incident.
- The attack happened near Palmyra, a historic site in central Syria.
- Casualties were evacuated to al-Tanf garrison, close to the borders with Iraq and Jordan.
- The U.S. military maintains a presence in Syria as part of efforts against the Islamic State.
- The identities of the casualties will be released after their families are notified.
- The U.S. and Syria relations have improved since the fall of President Bashar Assad.
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