U.S. to Reduce Troop Presence in Syria to Fewer Than 1,000 Soldiers
ARK News.. The U.S. Department of Defense has announced plans to withdraw nearly half of its forces from Syria in the coming months as part of a broader effort to "optimize" its military presence in the region.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated in a press release: “This optimization reflects significant progress we’ve made in degrading ISIS’s operational capabilities both regionally and globally.”
He added: “This deliberate operation will result in reducing the U.S. military footprint in Syria to fewer than 1,000 American troops in the coming months.”
The New York Times previously reported that the U.S. military intends to shut down three of its eight small operational bases in northeastern Syria, including the Green Village and Euphrates sites, as well as a smaller facility.
According to the report, U.S. commanders will reassess the situation in 60 days to determine whether further reductions will be necessary.
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