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littlegreenfootballs.com - 10/26/2008
Breaking: US Attacks Syria in Cross-Border Raid
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The US military is fed up with Syria’s open support of Iraqi jihadis, and today they sent helicopters into Syrian territory in a strike targeting a family that has been helping the jihadis get across the border: Syria: US choppers attack village near Iraq border . DAMASCUS, Syria ...
U.S. Official: Syrian Strike Killed Al Qaeda Target
foxnews.com - 10/27/2008
U.S. Official: Syrian Strike Killed Al Qaeda Target
— foxnews.com — A U.S. strike on a network of foreign fighters in Syria killed its target, an Al Qaeda coordinator who was wanted for sending foreign fighters, weapons and cash into Iraq, a U.S. official told FOX News. (more) U.S. Official: Syrian Strike Killed Al Qaeda Target

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longwarjournal.org - 10/26/2008
Syria: US conducted cross-border raid
— longwarjournal.org — Syrian officials claim the US military conducted a cross-border raid into Syria from Iraqi territory. The raid was reportedly carried out in the town of Sukkariya near Abu Kamal in eastern Syria. According to witnesses, four US helicopters crossed ... (more) Syria: US conducted cross-border raid

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longwarjournal.org - 10/26/2008
Syrian strike aimed at al Qaeda's coordinator in Syria
— longwarjournal.org — The US military incursion into Syria was aimed at the senior leader of al Qaeda's extensive network that funnels foreign fighters, weapons, and cash from Syria into Iraq, a senior intelligence official told The Long War Journal . US special ... (more) Syrian strike aimed at al Qaeda's coordinator in Syria

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Reports indicate two US helicopters landed commandos inside Syria just across the border from Iraq. If confirmed, this would be the first US strike inside Syria.read (http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/10/syria_us_conducted_c.php)