US is reducing the military contingent in Syria – the media

The US will remove about 600 soldiers from Syria, leaving less than 1000 to cooperate with Kurdish allies to resist the Islamic State (ISIL) group.

Source: The Associated Press With reference to sources

Details: The publication notes that US troops played an important role not only in operations against ISIL, but also as a buffer for Kurdish forces against Turkey, which considers them related to terrorist groups.

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US President Donald Trump tried to withdraw all forces from Syria during his first term, but he met resistance from the Pentagon, as it was perceived as leaving the Allies and led to the resignation of former Defense Minister Jim Mattis.

The withdrawal of 600 US military personnel will return the level of power to what it has been for many years after the United States and their allies have conducted a long -term campaign to win the IDIL.

The United States kept about 900 servicemen in Syria to prevent the restoration of the positions of IDIL fighters, as well as to prevent arms from trade through Southern Syria, and Iran’s supported militants and not allow them to ship it through Southern Syria.

The number of US troops was increased to more than 2000 after Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, as Iran’s supported by militants fired at the US troops in the region in response to Gaza Bombardment by Israel.

That preceded: NBC News broadcaster with reference to two unnamed US defense officials in February reportedthat the US Department of Defense develops plans to withdraw all US troops from Syria.

Recall: Turkish and Israeli officials on April 9 Negotiations beganaimed at preventing unwanted incidents in Syria, where servicemen of both countries carry out their operations.