Türkiye condemns ISIS terror attack in Syria

ANKARA

Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned a terror attack by an ISIS (Daesh) militant in Syria that targeted Syrian and US forces.

“We condemn the terrorist attack carried out on Dec. 13 against Syrian and US forces performing patrol duties near Palmyra,” it said in a statement.

Türkiye extended condolences to the families of those killed, and the governments of Syria and the US -- partners in the international coalition fighting ISIS.

The ministry added that Türkiye would continue to support the Syrian government’s efforts to strengthen stability and security in the country and to combat terrorism.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said two US troops and a civilian were killed, and three other service members were injured in an ambush by the ISIS gunman.