Winnefeld on US Clash with Syrian Forces

The U.S. coalition says in defending its own troops, it killed an estimated 100 pro-Assad regime fighters on Wednesday. This clash, which took place in Khusham near the Euphrates River, is the largest reported to date between U.S.-backed forces and pro-regime forces in Syria.

Here’s what happened, according to public statements given by actors involved:

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