Two US Army Soldiers and One Interpreter Killed By Lone ISIS Gunman' in Syria Ambush, Pentagon Says

"Today in Palmyra, Syria, two United States Army soldiers and one civilian U.S. interpreter were killed, and three were wounded. He continued, The attack occurred as the soldiers were conducting a key leader engagement. Their mission was in support of on-going counter-ISIS / counter-terrorism operations in the region. The soldiers' names, as well as identifying information about their units, are being withheld until 24 hours after the next of kin notification. Parnell wrote that the attack was under active investigation."

"On Dec. 13, two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian were killed, and three service members were injured, as a result of an ambush by a lone ISIS gunman in Syria. The gunman was engaged and killed, the statement reads. CENTCOM continued, As a matter of respect for the families and in accordance with Department of War policy, the identities of the service members will be withheld until 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified. Updates will be provided as they become available."

"The savage who perpetrated this attack was killed by partner forces. Let it be known, if you target Americans anywhere in the world you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you, Hegseth wrote."

Two United States Army soldiers and one civilian U.S. interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria, and three service members were wounded during an ambush by a lone ISIS gunman. The soldiers were conducting a key leader engagement in support of ongoing counter-ISIS and counter-terrorism operations. The attacker was engaged and killed by partner forces. The soldiers' names and identifying information about their units will be withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notifications. The attack is under active investigation and updates will be provided as they become available. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that anyone who targets Americans will be hunted, found, and killed.

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