Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Islamic State claims Palmyra attack
The Islamic State group said they attacked a group of U.S. and Syrian soldiers in the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria.
Two U.S. soldiers and a civilian helper were killed, and three other U.S. soldiers were hurt.
The person who did the attack was shot and killed by the forces.
This was the first time the Islamic State group talked about this attack publicly.
They said it was a big hit against the U.S. and the Syrian groups that are against them.
Islamic State claims responsibility for the Palmyra attack, calling it a 'blow' to U.S. and Syrian forces.
Two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in the attack.
Three U.S. soldiers were wounded during the incident.
The attacker was shot dead by the forces.
This is the first public comment by the Islamic State on the Palmyra incident.
- Who
- Islamic State group
- What
- Claimed responsibility for the attack in Palmyra
- When
- December 19, 2023
- Where
- Palmyra, Syria
- Why
- To strike a blow against U.S. and Syrian forces
- Location
- Palmyra, Syria
- Date
- December 19, 2023
- Casualties
- 2 U.S. soldiers, 1 civilian interpreter killed; 3 U.S. soldiers wounded
- Attacker
- Shot dead by forces
- Target
- U.S. and Syrian forces convoy