An explosion has occurred near a U.S. position where American troops remain outside Kobane in Syria, a U.S. official said Friday.
Not believed that the position was bombed. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to sensitivity of situation, said everyone is ok. 1/
Not believed that the position was bombed. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to sensitivity of situation, said everyone is ok. 1/
It is not clear whether the explosion came from indirect fire, such as artillery or rockets, the official said. It's also not clear who is responsible. 2/
Newsweek reported the explosion here. Am told it definitely *wasn't* a bombing. Other details unclear. 3/
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Addendum: This comes after these comments from Gen. Mark Milley a few hours ago.
Second addendum: Confirmed that U.S. troops were in fact in the military position when the explosion occurred, according to same U.S. official. No additional activity in the same location has occurred since.
Third addendum: Turkey weighs in.
Turks shot artillery near U.S. troops, Pentagon spokesman says.
