Syria detains five in Palmyra attack that killed US troops
“Syrian authorities say five suspects were arrested after an attack in Palmyra killed US soldiers and an interpreter.”
Key points
- Syrian authorities say five suspects were arrested after an attack in Palmyra killed US soldiers and an interpreter.
- Investigations are underway as part of counter-terrorism operations.
By Editorial Team|Published 19-Dec-25|1 min read
Syria’s Interior Ministry said five people have been detained in connection with a shooting that killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter alongside Syrian forces in Palmyra. The suspected gunman, who was fatally shot by security personnel during the incident, is alleged to have had extremist sympathies.
Authorities said the arrests followed a coordinated operation and that the detainees were being questioned. The United States maintains troops in parts of Syria as part of ongoing counter-Daesh efforts.
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