8 months ago
Attacks in Syria Raise Tensions
There were two big fights in Syria.
The first one was in Palmyra, where some bad people hurt American soldiers and a helper, and also hurt some Syrian soldiers.
Five people were caught for doing this bad thing.
The leader of the United States, Donald Trump, said a group called ISIS did it, but no one is sure yet.
The second fight was in Idlib, where some bad people hurt Syrian security guards.
The person who did the first bad thing was a new member of the Syrian security team.
The United States and Syria are working together to stop bad groups like ISIS, but some people are worried that there might be bad people inside the Syrian security team.
An attack in Palmyra, Syria, resulted in the deaths of two US soldiers and an American civilian interpreter, with multiple injuries reported.
Five suspects were arrested following the Palmyra attack, and US President Donald Trump blamed ISIS for the incident.
A separate attack in Idlib, Syria, killed four Syrian security personnel and wounded one.
The attacker in Palmyra was a recently recruited member of the Syrian internal security forces who raised suspicions of ISIS affiliation.
The US and Syria are expanding military cooperation, but the attacks have raised concerns about the reliability of the Syrian security forces.
- Who
- US troops, American civilian interpreter, Syrian security forces, and an attacker who was a member of the Syrian internal security forces
- What
- Two separate attacks resulting in deaths and injuries, followed by arrests and security operations
- Where
- Palmyra and Idlib, Syria
- When
- 13 December (Palmyra), 14 December (Idlib)
- Why
- Unclear, investigation ongoing to determine if ISIS was involved
Key facts
- Date of Palmyra Attack
- 13 December
- Location of Palmyra Attack
- Palmyra, Syria
- Casualties in Palmyra Attack
- 2 US soldiers, 1 American civilian interpreter, 3 US military personnel injured, at least 2 Syrian soldiers injured
- Suspects Arrested in Palmyra Attack
- 5
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Group Blamed by Trump
- ISIS
- Date of Idlib Attack
- 14 December
- Location of Idlib Attack
- Idlib, Syria
- Casualties in Idlib Attack
- 4 Syrian security personnel killed, 1 wounded
- Attacker's Affiliation
- Recently recruited to Syrian internal security forces
- US-Syria Cooperation
- Expanding military cooperation
Timeline
The arrest of five suspects in Syria was a direct result of the recent attack on US troops in Palmyra, which was likely carried out by Islamic State cells that Syria had been actively trying to dismantle.
The arrest of five suspects in Syria was a direct result of the recent attack on US troops in Palmyra, which was likely carried out by Islamic State cells that Syria had been actively trying to dismantle.
The arrest of five suspects in Syria was a direct result of the recent attack on US troops in Palmyra.
Five suspects were arrested in Syria following an attack on US troops in Palmyra that injured American and Syrian soldiers.
Quotes
Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn
Adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard
“Today, we honor the memory and sacrifice of Sgt. Howard and Sgt. Torrestovar by sharing their names with a grateful state and nation.”
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“They were dedicated professionals and cherished members of our Guard family who represented the best of lowa. Our focus now is providing unwavering support to their families through this unimaginable time and ensuring the legacy of these two heroes is never forgotten.”
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Jeffrey Bunn
Chief of the Meskwaki Nation Police Department and stepson of Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard
“Our son Nate was one of the soldiers that paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of us, to keep us all safer.”
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“Nate was a loving husband to his wife Arianna Howard, a great son, an amazing man of faith and is with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. Nate was also a big brother to Staff Sgt James Roelsgard, also deployed through the Iowa National Guard. His little brother will be escorting Nate home.”
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Sources
Attack on US troops in Palmyra: Five suspects arrested in Syria; is ISIS behind attack?—what we know so far
Syria, coalition forces launch operation against IS 'sleeper cells' after attack on US troops
Four Syrian security personnel killed in northwest Idlib attack
Syria arrests 5 suspects over shooting of US, Syrian troops in Palmyra
Police Chief’s son among 2 Iowa National Guard soldiers killed by Islamic State in Syria
Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was recently recruited to security forces, official says
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