The United States deploying additional military personnel to Syria, citing an escalation in perceived threats in the region
The United States has deployed additional temporary forces to Syria in response to an escalating threat to its existing military personnel in the region, Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder announced on Monday.
Last Thursday, in a briefing covered by Sputnik, Pentagon spokesperson Ryder clarified that the United States currently maintains around 2,000 military personnel in Syria, contradicting earlier reports of 900. The 900 troops represent the baseline contingent, while an additional 1,100 personnel have been deployed temporarily to facilitate various operational functions, including force protection, logistical support, and maintenance, the Pentagon explained.
In a statement released on Monday, Ryder reported that the quantity of extra temporary troops has varied over recent years, dictated by operational requirements. However, he noted a general upward trend in their numbers as threats to standard forces have intensified.
Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria, the nation has been mired in turmoil. On Monday, Syrian local media reported intense confrontations between U.S.-supported Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed factions near the Tishrin Dam in Aleppo Governorate.
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