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Press Release | Oct. 8, 2022

Rocket Attack Targeted US and Partnered Forces in Syria Fails

USCENTCOM

Oct. 8, 2022

Release Number 20221008-05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TAMPA, Fla. – This evening at approximately 10:12 p.m. local time in Syria, a 107mm rocket attack targeting Coalition Forces near the Rumalyn Landing Zone failed.

The rocket did not impact inside the compound. No U.S. or partnered forces were killed or injured and neither facilities nor equipment were damaged. Additional rockets were found at the launch origin site. CENTCOM forces are investigating the attack.