Three American nationals, including two US soldiers, were killed during a joint patrol near the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra (Tadmur) after an armed attack carried out by a suspected ISIS militant, according to the US military.
In a statement, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the victims included two American service members and one civilian US interpreter, while three other US soldiers were injured in the incident. CENTCOM said the attacker was affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) group and was killed at the scene.
Earlier, Syria’s state news agency, citing a security source, reported that the attack also left at least two Syrian security personnel injured, along with a minimum of four US soldiers. Syrian authorities said the assailant was neutralized during the exchange of fire but initially did not disclose the attacker’s identity or motive.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring organization, also confirmed reports of an armed assault targeting joint US-Syrian forces in the Palmyra region.
Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has long been a strategic area and has previously witnessed militant activity despite ongoing counterterrorism operations. Investigations into the attack are ongoing, while security measures in the region are expected to be tightened following the deadly incident.
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