Dec 05, 2023

Modified enemy truck found after rockets hit U.S. base in Syria

Posted Dec 05, 2023 10:00 AM
Photo U.S. Central Command
Photo U.S. Central Command

DAMASCUS —U.S. military officials on Monday reported another attack near a base with U.S. soldiers.

Just after 2 p.m. Sunday, fifteen 122mm rockets originating in Iraq were fired at the U.S. base Rumalyn Landing Zone in Syria, according to the U.S. Central Command.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve located the point of origin with uncrewed ISR assets and passed the location to Iraqi Security Forces who moved to and investigated the site.

A fuel truck modified to launch up to 20 rockets was located at the site.

There were no injuries to U.S. personnel or damage to equipment.