Islamic State claims Syria bombing that killed 2 US troops, 2 workers for Defense Department
BAGHDAD - An apparent suicide bombing in the northern Syrian city of Manbij on Wednesday killed two U.S. service members, a Defense Department contractor and a civilian Defense worker, according to the Pentagon.
The attack, which Islamic State said had been carried out by one of its followers, also killed more than a dozen civilians and Kurdish militia members, according to local reports. Three U.S. service members were among the wounded, according to the Pentagon.
"Initial reports indicate an explosion caused the casualties, and the incident is under investigation,"
