Tragedy in Palmyra: U.S. Forces Targeted

Two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter lost their lives in a Saturday Islamic State attack in Palmyra, Syria. The attackers were targeting forces supporting counterterrorism operations. Three others sustained injuries, while partner forces neutralized the assailant, according to Pentagon statements.

In a distressing incident, two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an ISIS attack on Saturday in Palmyra, Syria. They were engaged in crucial counterterrorism activities, according to Pentagon reports.

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed that three other individuals suffered injuries during the assault. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured that the attacker was taken down by partner forces.

The targeted forces were assisting in comprehensive counterterrorism operations in the volatile region, aiming to dismantle extremist strongholds.