22 US Service Members Injured in Helicopter Accident in Syria: Central Command

U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter gunners scan the desert while transporting troops over northeastern Syria on May 26, 2021. John Moore/Getty Images

The U.S. Central Command said in a statement on Monday that a helicopter mishap in northeastern Syria has resulted in injuries to 22 service members.

The incident occurred on Sunday and caused injuries “of various degrees” to U.S. personnel.