US Air strikes in Syria kill President Asad loyal militia

19 May, 2017

DAMASCUS – The US forces in Syria have bombed a militia group fighting alongside the Syrian government forces in southern Syria on Thursday, the US-led coalition has confirmed.

The coalition said in a statement that the forces at Tanf base near the Syria-Iraq-Jordan border “posed a threat” to US and partner forces.

“This action was taken after apparent Russian attempts to dissuade Syrian pro-regime movement south towards At Tanf were unsuccessful, a coalition aircraft show of force, and the firing of warning shots,” the statement said.