OP 25 October, 2019 - 02:12 AM
The US intends to strengthen the military protection of exploited oil fields to prevent the survivors of Islamic State from taking control over them - a representative of the Pentagon said on Thursday wanting to remain anonymous.
"The United States is determined to continue cooperating with the Syrian Democratic Forces (FDS), giving them solid military support," said a senior defense ministry official.
In his speech, the dignitary used the term "military support," but "he did not indicate what kind of reinforcement is planned and to what extent," Reuters notes in a comment. AFP agency placed a similar note in its message.
"The United States is determined to continue cooperating with the Syrian Democratic Forces (FDS), giving them solid military support," said a senior defense ministry official.
In his speech, the dignitary used the term "military support," but "he did not indicate what kind of reinforcement is planned and to what extent," Reuters notes in a comment. AFP agency placed a similar note in its message.