U.S. Troops Killed, Trump Vows Retaliation After Syria Attack

Two American soldiers and one civilian were killed in an attack in northern Syria on Wednesday. The assault targeted a joint U.S. and Syrian partner force conducting a counterterrorism operation. U.S. officials blamed the Islamic State (ISIS) for the attack. ISIS is a militant extremist group. In response, President Donald Trump vowed retaliation. He stated the group "will be destroyed" and that the U.S. military is "responding forcefully." The Pentagon confirmed the deaths and said several other individuals were injured. The incident highlights the ongoing danger to U.S. forces in Syria. Approximately 500 troops remain in the country for counterterrorism missions against ISIS remnants. This is the deadliest attack on U.S. personnel in Syria in over a year.