Two U.S. soldiers, one interpreter killed in Syria, Pentagon says


WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an Islamic State attack on Saturday in Palmyra, Syria, where they were supporting counterterrorism operations, the Pentagon said.

Three others were wounded, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the attacker was killed by partner forces.

(Reporting by Phil Stewart; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Alistair Bell)

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