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WASHINGTON (AP) — A small number of U.S. special operations forces will be sent to northern Syria to work with local troops in the fight against Islamic State militants, the White House announced Friday, marking the first time Americans will be deployed openly on the ground in the country.
President Barack Obama ordered the deployment of fewer than 50 commandos to help coalition forces coordinate with local troops, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said.
> http://news.yahoo.com/us-commandos-heading-syria-151922309.html
Officials would not say exactly how many troops would go to Syria, detail their role or say how long they would stay. U.S. troops have been on the ground in Syria before, Earnest said, noting a rescue mission more than a year ago and a more recent raid.
It's being hinted that US forces will be coordinating with Russia, to avoid crossfire incidents. NATO has spoken out against these measures saying "Russia cannot be trusted".
President Barack Obama ordered the deployment of fewer than 50 commandos to help coalition forces coordinate with local troops, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said.
> http://news.yahoo.com/us-commandos-heading-syria-151922309.html
Officials would not say exactly how many troops would go to Syria, detail their role or say how long they would stay. U.S. troops have been on the ground in Syria before, Earnest said, noting a rescue mission more than a year ago and a more recent raid.
It's being hinted that US forces will be coordinating with Russia, to avoid crossfire incidents. NATO has spoken out against these measures saying "Russia cannot be trusted".
