VOA: US Convoy Attacked by Pro-Government Militia in Northeast Syria
A U.S. military convoy was attacked on Wednesday by pro-Syrian government militia fighters in northeast Syria, local sources and U.S. officials said.
The incident occurred in a village near the northeastern city of Qamishli.
‘Self-defense’
The U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State (IS) terror group said its troops opened fire at a checkpoint manned by Syrian regime forces near Qamishli after they came under small arms fire.
“In self-defense, Coalition troops returned fire. The situation was de-escalated and is under investigation,” Col. Myles B. Caggins, a coalition spokesman, said in a statement, adding that “the Coalition patrol returned to base.”
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More News On Today's Deadly Clash Between U.S. Troops And Government Supporters In Northeast Syria
US troops clash with pro-government group in northeast Syria -- AP
US forces come under fire while on patrol in Syria -- ABC News
Syria war: 'One killed' as US troops clash with government loyalists near Qamishli -- BBC
US-led coalition clashes with Syria regime loyalists -- AFP
US troops return fire after attack at 'pro-Syrian regime' checkpoint; Syria says civilian killed -- FOX News
Syrian killed in rare clash between US troops, government forces -- Al Jazeera
Deadly 'Occupation': Video Shows Moment Syrian Villagers Open Fire On US Patrol -- Zero Hedge
2 comments:
Should have killed more Assadian attackers.
Me too ,Anon!
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