In brief
In a tragic incident in Palmyra, Syria, two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed by an Islamic State gunman. The attack also left three other service members injured. In response to the ambush, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning, stating that those who target Americans will face dire consequences. The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.
Two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter have been killed in Syria in an ambush by a lone Islamic State gunman, the US military has said.
Three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was engaged and killed.
The identities of those killed are being withheld for 24 hours until their next of kin have been informed.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated: Let it be known, if you target Americans - anywhere in the world you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you.
The ambush occurred in Palmyra, located in the centre of the country, as reported by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.
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