"Successful" U.S. special ops counterterrorism raid in Syria reportedly kills at least nine, including civilians
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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 and activists are reporting multiple deaths - including civilians - from the raid.
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said in a brief statement that, "There were no U.S. casualties. More information will 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.
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