US Fury Over ISIS Bombing: 3 Citizens Killed in Syria
- * Attack in Palmyra, Syria: An Islamic State (ISIS) gunman attacked a location in Palmyra, Syria, killing two US soldiers (Iowa National Guard sergeants William Howard and...
- * This attack was the first to result in US deaths since December last year.
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Key Events:
* Attack in Palmyra, Syria: An Islamic State (ISIS) gunman attacked a location in Palmyra, Syria, killing two US soldiers (Iowa National Guard sergeants William Howard and Edgar Torres Tovar) and one US civilian translator (Ayad mansoor Sakat from Michigan).
* US Response: The US military, along with allied forces, conducted 10 operations in Syria and Iraq, resulting in the death or detention of 23 terrorists. President Trump announced “very serious retaliation” against ISIS in syria.
* ISIS Presence: While ISIS has been largely defeated, it still maintains a presence in Syria. The Syrian government states it is committed to fighting ISIS and will continue military operations against the group.
* Perpetrator: The attacker was identified as an ISIS member acting alone. A Syrian official stated the perpetrator was a security force member about to be fired due to extremist views.
* Operation Inherent resolve: The US personnel killed were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve,the international effort to combat ISIS.
Additional Details:
* This attack was the first to result in US deaths since December last year.
* Trump warned that anyone who attacks or threatens the US will face even stronger retaliation.
* The attack occurred near UNESCO-listed ancient ruins in Palmyra, a location previously controlled by ISIS.