Drone attack on US occupation base in Rmelan, Syria, injuries reported
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A US military official reported that a drone attack on the US base in Rmelan, Syria caused damage and minor injuries among US occupation troops, with no serious injuries and no group claiming responsibility for the operation.
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In this Sept. 8, 2019, photo, U.S. soldiers stand near a Turkish armored vehicle on the Syrian side of the border with Turkey near Tal Abyad, Syria. (AP)
An American military official told Al Mayadeen that a drone attack targeted the US occupation military base in Rmelan, Syria, yesterday, causing damage to the base.
The official reported that several US and coalition forces were treated for minor injuries, with some undergoing post-traumatic brain injury assessments, while others were evacuated to a separate location for treatment.
The official confirmed that there were no serious injuries among the troops and that no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Moreover, the official noted that military officials are still assessing the extent of the damage caused by the attack on the Rmelan base.
Drone strikes US occupation base in Syria’s al-Hasakah
Earlier on Saturday, Al Mayadeen's correspondent, citing local sources in Syria, reported multiple explosions at the US-controlled Kharab al-Jir Air Base in the northeastern al-Hasakah province early on Saturday morning. The explosions followed a strike by an explosive-laden unmanned aerial vehicle. As of now, there are no immediate reports of casualties or details on the extent of the damage sustained.
This is happening as the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have intensified their siege on areas under Syrian government control in the cities of al-Hasakah and Qamishli. The escalation comes after the SDF accused Syrian security forces of orchestrating a recent attack by Arab tribes in Deir Ezzor, eastern Syria, on Wednesday.
The siege includes the complete closure of government-controlled areas in Al-Hasakah, Qamishli, and their surrounding regions, including the road leading to Qamishli International Airport.
The SDF has restricted the movement of vehicles and trucks, including those carrying essential supplies like fuel, flour, food, and vegetables. The blockade has raised concerns of an impending humanitarian crisis.
In addition, the SDF detained several Syrian army officers and soldiers at its checkpoints. Field sources reported to Al Mayadeen that the SDF's goal with this siege is to pressure the Syrian army, which in turn, is expected to exert pressure on the tribal forces to prevent further attacks on SDF positions in the Deir Ezzor countryside.
The sources highlighted that the unrest in Deir Ezzor is a reaction to the SDF's policies towards the tribes, which have led to armed resistance against the SDF in the region.
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