U.S. to deploy ‘mechanised forces’ in Syria

Why is it in news?
  • The U.S. will strengthen its military presence in Syria with “mechanised forces” to prevent Islamic State fighters seizing oil fields and revenue, the U.S. Defence Secretary said on Friday.
More in news
  • Trump has been softening his pull-out plans for Syria after a backlash from Congress, including among key Republicans.
  • The vacuum left by Mr. Trump’s partial withdrawal has created an opening that Russia exploited by moving forces into the area.
  • Around 300 more Russian military police have arrived in Syria, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday under a pact signed with Turkey.
Source
The Hindu
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 26th Oct 2019
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