US forces responded Wednesday night to rocket attacks at two sites in Syria, destroying three vehicles and equipment used to launch some of the rockets.
The information was provided in a statement of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) in which it was also indicated that initial assessments indicate that two or three suspected Iranian-backed militants who carried out one of the attacks were killed during the US response.
“The attacks began at approximately 7:20 p.m. local time in Syria when several rockets landed within the perimeter of the Conoco mission support site in northeastern Syria. Shortly after, additional rockets landed in the vicinity of the Conoco mission support site. the Green Village mission,” the note says.
According to the information released, a US service member at the Conoco mission support site was treated for a minor injury and has returned to duty. Two others are under evaluation for minor injuries.
“We are closely monitoring the situation,” said Gen. Michael ‘Erik’ Kurilla, CENTCOM commander. “We have a full spectrum of capability to mitigate threats throughout the region, and we have full confidence in our ability to protect our troops and Coalition partners from attack,” the agency said in the statement.
US forces used attack helicopters to respond, according to the information released.
“The response was proportional and deliberate. The United States does not seek a conflict with Iran, but we will continue to take the necessary measures to protect and defend our people,” he said.
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