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2019-01-17 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

NYT Update with photos: ISIS Attack in Manbij, Syria Kills 4 Americans

Wagner Group - Russian mercenary pay-back or Camp Chapman redux? You decide.
[NYT] WASHINGTON ‐ Four Americans were among 19 people killed in Syria on Wednesday in a suicide bombing that was claimed by the Islamic State, just weeks after President Trump ordered the withdrawal of United States forces and declared that the extremist group had been defeated.

The attack targeted an American military convoy in the northern city of Manbij while troops were inside the Palace of the Princes, a restaurant where they often stopped to eat during patrols, residents said. While the Americans were inside, a nearby suicide attacker wearing an explosive vest blew himself up.
I ended the posting when I got to.... "a restaurant where they often stopped to eat." That really is the 'tactically stupid' stopping point.

Posted by Besoeker 2019-01-17 02:52|| || Front Page|| [11133 views ] Top
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#1 Powerline - Four Americans Killed In Syria; ISIS Claims Responsibility

Posted by Besoeker 2019-01-17 04:22|| 2019-01-17 04:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Cui bono?

Posted by JohnQC 2019-01-17 09:47|| 2019-01-17 09:47|| Front Page Top

#3 You really have to mix it up. Eating at the same place 4 days every week with your convoy outside is a poor idea.

Drop off a team and do take out order while the convoy circles the block.

Posted by newc 2019-01-17 11:48|| 2019-01-17 11:48|| Front Page Top

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