U.S. Base in Syria Targeted by Rocket Barrage from Iraq

• Location: U.S. Base Rumalyn Landing Zone, Syria
• Date/Time: December 3, around 2:15 p.m.
• Attack Details: 15 rockets of 122mm caliber fired from Iraq
• Casualties/Damage: None reported

Response and Investigation:

• Action Taken: Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve utilized unmanned ISR assets
• Outcome: Identification of launch point, cooperation with Iraqi Security Forces for investigation

Discovery at Launch Site:

• Found Equipment: A fuel truck altered to launch up to 20 rockets
• Implication: Indicates a premeditated, coordinated attack

Official statement:

At approximately 2:15 p.m. on Dec. 3, 15 122mm rockets originating in Iraq were fired at the U.S. base Rumalyn Landing Zone in Syria. There were no injuries to personnel or damage to equipment.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve located the point of origin with uncrewed ISR assets and passed the location to Iraqi Security Forces who moved to and investigated the site. A fuel truck modified to launch up to 20 rockets was located at the site.

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