In brief
The US military reported that two soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an ambush in Palmyra, Syria. The attack was carried out by a single gunman from the Islamic State, who was subsequently eliminated. Three other service members sustained injuries during the incident. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that any attacks against Americans would be met with relentless retaliation.
In a tragic incident unfolding in Syria, the US military has confirmed that two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed during an ambush by an Islamic State gunman. The attack, which occurred in the central city of Palmyra, also left three other service members wounded.
According to a Pentagon spokesperson, the lone assailant was confronted and killed during the assault. The identities of those killed have not yet been released, pending notification of their next of kin.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to the attack with a resolute statement, emphasizing the United States' commitment to retaliating against those who target its personnel, asserting that they will be hunted down. “Let it be known, if you target Americans - anywhere in the world, you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing that the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you,” he declared.
This breaking news story is still developing, and further details are expected to emerge shortly.
