"Successful" U.S. special ops counterterrorism raid in Syria reportedly kills at least 13, including civilians

Washington — U.S. special operations forces conducted a large-scale counterterrorism raid in northwestern Syria overnight Thursday, in what the Pentagon said was a "successful mission." Residents, rescuers and a monitoring group reported multiple deaths, including among civilians, from the raid.

"There were no U.S. casualties," Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said in a brief statement, adding that more information would be provided "as it becomes available."

Several residents told The Associated Press they saw body parts scattered around a house in the village of Atmeh, near the border with Turkey. They spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals following the raid, which they say involved helicopters, explosions and machine-gun fire.