Syrian army intercepts US military convoy in Hasaka

HASAKA, Jul.02 (YPA) – A Syrian army checkpoint has blocked a US military convoy that was attempting to pass through the northeastern province of Hasaka, forcing it to retreat, SANA News Agency reported, citing local sources.

According to the sources, a US convoy consisting of five vehicles was forced to make a U-turn after the checkpoint personnel intercepted it at the village of Qabr al-Gharajeneh in Qamishli city in Hasaka on Friday.

Hasaka has been the scene of several incidents of US military convoys being forced to change route or retreat.

People in Hasaka have blocked roads in a show of seething resentment over the presence of American troops in their region.

E.M