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The attack on the American soldiers Saturday came months after the United States began drawing down its military presence in Syria, from around 2,000 troops at the start of the year to roughly 1,000.
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The attack on the American soldiers Saturday came months after the United States began drawing down its military presence in Syria from around 2000 troops at the start of the year to roughly 1000
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{
    "event": "Attack on American soldiers",
    "location": "Syria",
    "statistic": "1,000 troops",
    "organization": "United States"
}
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Military Syria United States
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February 15, 2026 at 1:43 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 1:43 PM (3 months ago)

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Syrian Gunman Was Set for Dismissal From Security Forces
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https://nytimes.com/2025/12/14/world/middleeast/syria-isis-attack.html

A Syrian gunman, a member of the security forces, killed two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter in Palmyra. The attack occurred after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad and highlighted the fragile security situation. ISIS is suspected, and President Trump has vowed retaliation.

Syria ISIS Palmyra US Military Security Forces Terrorism Civil War International Relations

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