SDF extends condolences to U.S. but not to Damascus Government

General Abdi has expressed condolences to both the United States and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) for their losses in Palmyra on December 13, 2025. However, the official statement from the SDF only extends condolences to the U.S., notably excluding the Damascus Government.

This development follows a recent incident in which two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed in an ISIS ambush in Syria, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region. The SDF"s selective acknowledgment of condolences may reflect the complex dynamics between the various factions operating in Syria.

For further context on the situation in Syria, see previous reports regarding the ambush and its implications for U.S. military involvement in the area.