Rocket attack targets US military base in eastern Syria

“At approximately 7:05 pm in Syria on September 18th, a rocket attack targeting the Green Village base in northeast Syria failed to strike US or Coalition forces or equipment,” the statement read.

The statement noted that three 107mm rockets targeted the base, adding: “A fourth rocket along with rocket tubes was found at the launch point, approximately 5 kilometers away.”

The CENTCOM added that the US forces in northeast Syria are investigating the incident.

The United States maintains a force of several hundred soldiers and military hardware in eastern and northeastern Syria on pretext of fighting ISIS. (ILKHA)