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DoD Statement on Feb. 2, 2022 Counterterrorism Operation in Northwest Syria

Feb. 3, 2022

The following statement is attributable to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby:

“U.S. Special Operations forces under the control of U.S. Central Command conducted a counterterrorism mission this evening in northwest Syria.  The mission was successful.  There were no U.S. casualties. More information will be provided as it becomes available.”