NNA - Statement by the Syrian Ministry of Defense: "The US occupation forces launched a blatant aerial aggression this morning on a number of sites and towns in the eastern region of Syria, near the Syrian-Iraqi border. This aggression resulted in the martyrdom of a number of civilians and military personnel, as well as injuries to others, and caused significant damage to public and private property.

The area targeted by the US attacks in eastern Syria is the same area where the Syrian Arab Army is fighting the remnants of the terrorist organization ISIS. This confirms that the United States and its military forces are involved and aligned with this organization, working to revive it as their field arm in Syria and Iraq through all dirty means.

The aggression of the US occupation forces this morning has no justification other than an attempt to weaken the capabilities of the Syrian Arab Army and its allies in the fight against terrorism. However, the army, which has been able to defeat various terrorist organizations over the years, will continue its steadfastness and its principle of defending Syria and its people, striking all organizations no matter how hard their sponsors and supporters try to hinder this goal.

The occupation of US forces in parts of Syrian territory cannot continue, and the General Command of the Army and Armed Forces affirms its commitment to continue its war against terrorism until it is completely eliminated and its determination to liberate the entire Syrian territory from all terrorism and occupation."

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