BREAKING: American Coalition forces on patrol in Syria exchanged small arms fire with unknown individuals near a pro-regime checkpoint while on patrol in northern Syria.
February 12, 2020, 12:56 PMCatch up on the developing stories making headlines.American Coalition forces on patrol in Syria exchanged small arms fire with unknown individuals near a pro-regime checkpoint while on patrol in northern Syria, with the situation now de-escalated, a military spokesperson said.
The troops were on patrol near Qamishli, by the Turkish-Syrian border, when they encountered a checkpoint occupied by pro-Syrian regime forces on Wednesday. "After Coalition troops issued a series of warnings and de-escalation attempts, the patrol came under small arms fire from unknown individuals," Operation Inherent Resolve spokesperson Col. Myles B. Caggins III said in a statement."In self-defense, Coalition troops returned fire. The situation was de-escalated and is under investigation."This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Syria: US troops open fire on locals in northeast, killing 1The reported incident marks a rare confrontation involving U.S. and Syria troops in the crowded region where Russian troops are also deployed — and is sure to further escalate tensions. Hundreds of U.S. troops are stationed in northeastern Syria, working with their local partners from the Kurdish-led
Les mer »
Syria: US troops open fire on locals in northeast, killing 1A Syrian was killed and another wounded in a rare clash between American troops and a group of government supporters who tried to block a U.S. convoy driving through a village in northeastern Syria, state media and activists reported.
Les mer »
Syria warns of 'terrorists' using nuclear weapons as war worsens at homeSyria wants international support to help keep nuclear and radioactive materials out of the hands of non-state actors as violence grows in northwestern Idlib province.
Les mer »
Five Turkish soldiers killed in attack in northwest SyriaFive Turkish soldiers were killed in northwestern Syria as fighting between Syrian government troops and Turkish forces flared
Les mer »
Turkish forces strike back after five soldiers killed in SyriaOpen fighting between Syrian government troops and Turkish forces has flared again, killing five Turkish soldiers in northwestern Syria
Les mer »
Government troops seizes highway in northwest Syria as Turkey-Russia talks end inconclusivelyGovernment troops seize highway in northwest Syria as Turkey-Russia talks end inconclusively
Les mer »