Tag: Syria

U.S. military sending Bradley fighting vehicles and more protection to U.S. troops in Syria following tense encounter with Russian troops.

The US Army announced Friday it was stepping up its military deployment — both troops and equipment — in northeastern Syria despite a push to limit its presence there, a move that follows tensions …

The deployment of armored vehicles, advance radar and more fighter jets comes in response to a Russian convoy ramming an U.S. ground patrol, injuring seven soldiers.

According to journalist Chad Garland the Bradleys are from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Armored out of Fort Bliss, Texas.

U.S. Central Command has directed the deployment of Bradley Fighting Vehicles, advanced Sentinel radar systems and other assets to northeastern Syria to protect the remaining few hundred U.S. troops …

The troops are meant to discourage Russians from crossing into the eastern area where U.S., coalition, and Syrian Democratic Forces operate, say officials.

Turkey deployed combat troops in Syria to fight Daesh. Recent reports by the U.S. Defense Department’s inspector general stated our operations have impacted the group’s “ability to smuggle fighters, …

“The Russian role is as influential as the American role, so we are counting on them to reach understandings that stop the crisis and end the war,” Syrian Democratic Council co-chair Riad Darar told …