Three U.S. soldiers have been shot and wounded in an ambush during an anti-ISIS patrol near Palmyra, Syria. The incident occurred earlier today amidst ongoing military operations aimed at countering ISIS forces in the region.
According to military sources, the soldiers sustained injuries but are reported to be stable. They have been airlifted to the Al-Tanf base, a strategic military installation located near the border with Iraq and Jordan, for medical treatment and further assessment.
The area where the attack took place is part of a broader effort by U.S. and coalition forces to eliminate ISIS remnants in northeastern Syria. Details about the attackers or the specific circumstances of the ambush have not yet been disclosed.
The U.S. military has not issued a detailed statement but confirmed the incident, emphasizing their commitment to ongoing operations in the region and their support for the personnel involved. Additional updates are expected as investigations continue.