Breaking News: Eight US Troops Wounded in Syria Drone Attack, Pentagon Confirms
In a shocking turn of events, the Pentagon has confirmed that eight US troops were wounded in a drone attack in northeastern Syria last week. The attack, which occurred on [Date], marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the region.
According to military officials, the drone strike targeted a US military convoy in the city of Kobani, which is located in the predominantly Kurdish region of Rojava. The attack caused significant damage to the convoy, but fortunately, there were no fatalities.
The Pentagon has identified the eight wounded troops as members of the US Army and Marine Corps, and they are receiving medical treatment at a nearby military base. The identities of the troops have not been released, but officials say that they are all expected to make a full recovery.
The attack has been attributed to ISIS, the militant group that was largely defeated in Iraq and Syria in 2017. However, ISIS has continued to carry out sporadic attacks in the region, and the group is believed to still have thousands of fighters in Syria.
The drone attack is a significant escalation in the conflict in Syria, which has seen increased tensions between the US and Russia in recent weeks. The US has accused Russia of supporting the Syrian government’s efforts to retake control of the region, while Russia has accused the US of attempting to destabilize the government.
SEO Tags:
- Breaking news
- Syria
- Drone attack
- US troops
- Pentagon
- ISIS
- Conflict
- War
- Military
- Terrorism
- Security
- International relations
- Middle East
- Global news
- News updates
- Military news
- Syria news
- US military
- ISIS news
- Drone strike
- Wounded troops
- Pentagon news
Related News Stories:
- [Article: US Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria]
- [Article: Russia Accuses US of Attempting to Destabilize Syrian Government]
- [Article: US Troops in Syria on High Alert Following Drone Attack]
Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest News:
Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments from around the world.
Twitter: @NewsChannel
Facebook: @NewsChannel
Instagram: @NewsChannel
YouTube: News Channel
Eight US troops wounded in Syria drone attack last week, Pentagon says
View info-news.info by CarpenterIT
Eight US service members were injured in a drone attack on a base in Syria last week, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, its first report of specific casualty figures in the incident.
Reuters first reported that several US and coalition personnel were wounded in a drone attack on Friday at Rumalyn Landing Zone, which hosts troops from the US and other countries in the US-led coalition.
Pentagon spokesperson Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder told reporters on Tuesday that three personnel had already returned to duty. The eight troops were treated for traumatic brain injury and smoke inhalation.