US deploys reinforcements to Syria after Russia clashes

US deploys reinforcements to Syria after Russia clashes

By Onlykhabar News Media Sat 19 September, 2020 ( about 5 years ago ) 🎤435 Viewersinternational

The US has ramped up its military presence in Syria after a number of skirmishes with Russian forces intensified tensions in the country.

US officials said six Bradley Fighting Vehicles and about 100 troops were part of the deployment to north-east Syria.  There have been frequent interactions between US and Russian forces in Syria. But in recent weeks, incidents in north-east Syria have become increasingly belligerent.US Navy Captain Bill Urban said the move would "ensure the safety and security of Coalition forces". Incidents between US and Russian forces that patrol that part of the country have escalated this year.

"The United States does not seek conflict with any other nation in Syria, but will defend Coalition forces if necessary," Mr Urban, a spokesman for US Central Command, said in a statement on Friday.  The US has about 500 troops in the area - far fewer than previously - to help secure it against any further threat from Islamic State IS jihadists. 

Russia, which supports Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces, has long opposed the presence of the US military in the country. The Russians back Syrian government forces while the Americans support local Kurdish fighters, part of a civil war that has convulsed the country since 2011. Months later, Mr Trump said he had decided to keep a few hundred troops in the country to protect oil wells. 

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