The US Central Command has revealed that two dozen members of the American Military were hurt in the most recent drone attacks on American outposts in Iraq and Syria.
The attacks, which occurred last week, have raised concerns about the safety of US forces in the region.
Drone Attacks at al-Tanf Military Base in Syria
On October 18, at least two one-way attack drones targeted the al-Tanf military base in southern Syria, resulting in minor injuries to twenty American personnel. Fortunately, all injured personnel were able to return to duty, and no damage was done to military installations. One of the drones was successfully shot down.
In a separate incident on the same day, four American personnel sustained minor injuries during two separate drone attacks on the al-Asad base in western Iraq.
The US managed to shoot down the attack drones, but the debris from one of them damaged a hangar containing small aircraft. Despite the incident, all the injured personnel returned to duty.
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Drone Attacks Amid Rising Regional Tensions
One American civilian contractor tragically perished due to a cardiac event during a shelter-in-place order, but this incident was unrelated to the drone attacks. These attacks took place amid rising regional tensions, which were in part stoked by the ongoing conflict in Israel.
Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, revealed that US and coalition forces have been targeted multiple times over the past week, with both Iraq and Syria experiencing attacks involving a combination of one-way attack drones and rockets.
These actions are believed to be carried out by groups supported by Iran and its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Brig. Gen. Ryder expressed concern about the potential for further escalation against US forces and interests in the region, emanating from Iranian proxy forces and ultimately from Iran itself. The United States has reiterated its commitment to defending its forces and interests abroad, reserving the right to take action when necessary to protect them.
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