Local Iraqi media reports of sounds of at least two explosions around a military base used by American forces in eastern Syria.
Sabereen News, which is associated with Iraqi anti-terror Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), said sounds of at least two blasts were heard in a US base in al-Omar oil field in the Dayr al-Zawr province near the Syrian-Iraqi border in the early hours of Monday.
Al-Omar oil field is located on the border area between Iraq and Syria. No further details have been released on the possible casualties or damages.
In a similar report from American media outlets Russia military launched a string of strikes on positions held by US supported forces in Syria last month.
Citing US military officials, the Wall Street Journal reported last month that Russian forces conducted a series of operations against the US-led coalition in Syria, including one at a strategically located base in the southern part of the country.
According to the report, US military officials were concerned that a miscalculation might escalate into an unintended conflict between the American and Russian forces in Syria as tensions between Moscow and Washington have been already high since the start of Russia’s offensive in Ukraine in February.
However, Russia had notified the US that it would be launching the air raids in response to attacks conducted against the Syrian troops.
The US military has stationed forces and equipment in northeastern Syria after the end of major military operations against Daesh the Islamic State.
The Pentagon says that the deployment is aimed at preventing the oilfields in the area from falling into the hands of Islamic terrorists.
