U.S. Troops, Interpreter Killed in Syria Ambush

Two American soldiers and a local interpreter were killed in Syria on Saturday. U.S. officials say the deaths resulted from an ambush. The attack was carried out by a single gunman. Officials believe the attacker was linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) militant group. The incident highlights the ongoing, though reduced, U.S. military presence in Syria. Approximately 900 U.S. troops remain in the country. Their stated mission is to advise local forces and prevent an ISIS resurgence. No further details about the soldiers or the interpreter were immediately released. An investigation into the ambush is ongoing.