Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Syrian-US forces near Palmyra

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday strongly condemned a terrorist attack that targeted Syrian and US security forces during a joint operation near the ancient city of Palmyra on Saturday, according to a statement from the Kingdom’s foreign ministry. The attack occurred while Syrian forces and personnel from the US were on joint patrol as part of efforts to combat terrorism in the area. Two US troops and a civilian interpreter were killed. The foreign ministry statement extended condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the governments of Syria and the US.

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