US Airstrikes in Eastern Syria Kill One Militia, Two Wounded
The US military conducted airstrikes against facilities used by Iranian-backed militant groups in eastern Syria to transport weapons, personnel and supplies across the border into Iraq. The airstrikes has killed one militia member and injured two others
Washington, March 2: The Pentagon has announced that US airstrikes in eastern Syria last week killed one militia member and injured two others. "We believe, right now, there was likely one militia member killed, and two militia members wounded," Xinhua news agency quoted Pentagon spokesman John Kirby as saying to reporters on Monday.
"We will continue to assess, as you know we do, and if that changes, we'll certainly let you know," Kirby added.
On February 25, the US military conducted airstrikes against facilities used by Iranian-backed militant groups in eastern Syria to transport weapons, personnel and supplies across the border into Iraq. Syria Reports Israeli Missile Attack Near Capital, Damascus.
According to the Pentagon, the airstrikes were authorised in response to recent attacks against American and coalition personnel in Iraq.
It added that nine facilities were completely destroyed, while two others were damaged. Recovery of 'sticky Bombs' Indicates Initiation of New Phase of Terrorism in JK: Officials.
This was the first major military operation ordered by President Joe Biden since he took office two months ago.
A day after the strikes, Syria and Iran strongly condemned the US' move.
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