DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria – Multiple deaths have been reported following a drone attack on a US-occupied oil field in northeastern Syria.
The attack, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, targeted the Al-Omar oil field in the Deir ez-Zor province. The oil field is currently under the control of US-backed Kurdish-led forces. While the exact number of casualties is still unknown, local sources have confirmed that there have been several deaths and injuries as a result of the attack.
This incident comes amidst increasing tensions in the region, with clashes between US forces and pro-Syrian government troops becoming more frequent. The Al-Omar oil field is of strategic importance, as it is one of the largest in Syria and has been a key source of revenue for the Kurdish-led forces in the area.
The US has accused pro-Iranian militias of carrying out the drone attack, although there has been no official confirmation from the militias themselves. The Syrian government has also denied any involvement in the incident.
The situation in northeastern Syria remains fluid, as various factions vie for control of the region. The US has maintained a military presence in the area, despite calls for a complete withdrawal. The recent drone attack is likely to further escalate tensions and raise concerns about the potential for a larger conflict in the region.
At this time, it is unclear how the US will respond to the attack on the oil field and what impact it will have on the ongoing power struggle in northeastern Syria. The incident serves as a reminder of the complex and volatile nature of the conflict in the region, with multiple actors and interests at play.