“US ‘Ambushed by IS in Syria… 2 US Soldiers, 1 Civilian Killed’ (Comprehensive Report)”

Shot while patrolling in central Palmyra… the shooter appears to have died
Syrian media reports “2 Syrian soldiers, several U.S. soldiers injured”,

[Kamishli=AP/Newsis] On the 13th (local time), two U.S. soldiers died following an Islamic State (IS) ambush attack in Syria, alongside an American civilian. The photo shows a reconnaissance vehicle of U.S. troops stationed in Syria. (Photo=NewsisDB) December 14, 2025.,
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, ‘[Seoul=Newsis] Reporter Lee Hye-won: In Syria, an ambush attack by Islamic State (IS) resulted in the deaths of two U.S. soldiers and an American civilian.’,
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, ‘According to AP on the 13th (local time), the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced via X (formerly Twitter) that an ambush attack by IS in central Syria resulted in the deaths of two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian.’,
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, ‘Earlier, the Syrian state media agency SANA, citing security sources, reported that joint patrols of Syrian and U.S. forces near the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria were attacked.’,
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, ‘At least two Syrian security forces and some U.S. soldiers were reported injured. The injured were evacuated by helicopter to the Al Tanf base near the Iraq-Jordan border.’,
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, ‘The media reported that the shooter who attacked the allied forces of the two countries was killed. Neither the attacker’s identity nor motives have been disclosed, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.’,
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, ‘The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported a similar attack, stating that at least three Syrian soldiers and several Americans were injured. It added that the attacker was affiliated with Syrian security forces.’,
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, ‘The Syrian government forces formerly played a key role in maintaining the Assad dictatorship. With the ousting of the Assad regime late last year, some forces have now been integrated into the new government.’,
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, ‘According to the U.S. Department of Defense, around 2,000 U.S. military personnel were stationed in Syria as of December last year.’,
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[Damascus=AP/Newsis] On the 8th (local time), Syrian citizens attend an event in the capital Damascus to commemorate the first anniversary of the ousting of the Assad dictatorship. December 14, 2025.,
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, ‘According to the New York Times, U.S. bases are stationed in the southeastern Al Tanf base and northeastern Syria. The main missions include dismantling IS, defending strategic areas like oil fields, and curbing Iran’s influence.’,
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, ‘It collaborates with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led militia that controls most of northeastern Syria.’,
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, ‘According to U.S. officials, since the ousting of the Assad regime last year, the United States has been gradually withdrawing troops from Syria in recent months.’,
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, ‘However, concerns are mounting as IS maintains a presence in Syria, recruiting fighters and launching attacks.’,
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, ‘AP reported that this incident marks the first time a U.S. soldier stationed in Syria has died since the ousting of the Assad regime.’