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UN official: COVID cases likely far higher than Syria says
Reports of Syrian health care facilities filling up and increasing death notices and burials appear to indicate that actual coronavirus cases in the war-torn country …
Russia blames US for military vehicles’ collision in Syria that injured 4 Americans
The Russian military on Thursday blamed the U.S. troops for a collision of Russian and U.S. military vehicles in Syria’s northeast. U.S. officials said Wednesday that a Russian vehicle sideswiped a …
UN Syria talks resume after coronavirus cases forced suspension
UN-backed talks on new Syrian constitution were halted on Monday after four delegates tested positive for COVID-19.
U.S. service members injured in collision with Russian vehicle in Syria
The incident highlights the tension surrounding the countries operating in close proximity in one of the world’s most complex war zones.
Russia Runs U.S. Troops Off the Road in Syria
Lawmakers and former U.S. military officials criticized the Trump administration for failing to forcefully condemn the Kremlin after several U.S. troops were injured in Syria.
US soldiers injured in vehicle collision in eastern Syria
US soldiers have been injured in an escalation with Russian forces in Syria. This is one of many incidents involving US patrols in eastern Syria being harassed by Russian forces. These confrontations …
U.S. troops injured for 1st time in encounter with Russian forces in Syria
The injuries were minor, but such confrontations have become common, and a U.S. official says the Russians were “reckless” on this occasion.
Syria war: Russian and US military vehicles collide in Syria
“Despite that, in violation of existing agreements, the US armed forces soldiers tried to block the Russian patrol,” said a ministry statement quoted by Tass news agency. “In resp …
Russia blames US for military vehicles’ collision in Syria
The Russian military on Thursday blamed the U.S. troops for a collision of Russian and U.S. military vehicles in Syria’s northeast. U.S. officials said Wednesday that a Russian vehicle sideswiped a …