The U.S. is now preparing to boost its Special Forces presence in Syria to help warplanes identify high value jihadist targets. The move in part would be in response to Russia’s recent military intervention in the region
Daily Mail: U.S. could send Special Forces to find high-value Syrian terror targets in significant ramping up of the war against ISIS
* America is now preparing to boost its Special Forces presence in Syria
* The move comes after Russia’s recent military intervention in the region
* New ‘boots on the ground’ will help identify jihadist targets on the frontline
* Military officials also examining plans to send Apache helicopters to Iraq
America is preparing to boost its Special Forces presence in Syria to help warplanes identify high value jihadist targets.
The Pentagon is looking to deploy Green Berets or other special operations forces inside the country in a significant ramping up of the war against Islamic State.
The move in part would be in response to Russia’s military intervention in the region which critics have claimed left the US looking ineffectual.
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Trying to get on the band wagon.
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