«We defeated ISIS in Syria, that’s the only reason we were there during the presidency of trump,» said today on Twitter the American leader.
We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 19, 2018
Apparently, this phrase means that the US is preparing to withdraw its troops from the region. Previously, many political and military leaders, including defense Minister James Mattis, opposed the withdrawal of us troops from Syria even in the event of the defeat of the active part of ISIS. They argued that the withdrawal would repeat the mistake in Iraq, when on unprotected areas came the terrorists and destabilize the new state. The military offered to leave troops in Syria to prevent ISIS to come back. On the other hand, the United States has been criticized for a hidden occupation of the country, and the criticism will increase if the U.S. army will remain here after the departure of the terrorists. However, the timing of the withdrawal of troops trump is not called.
Now according to various estimates, in Syria there are about 2,000 soldiers who assist Kurdish groups and the so-called Syrian democratic forces.
American soldiers came to this country 4 years ago, in September 2014. In the civil war in Syria in addition to ISIL, the so-called government forces of Assad, democratic opposition and the Kurdish national forces, actively participated Iran, Russia, Turkey, Palestinian groups and Israel. American troops were transported to the region from bases in Kuwait. The maximum number of groups reached 6 thousand soldiers and officers. In the international arena opponents of the United States criticized Washington for participation in this conflict, accusing the desire to occupy the country, destroy not only ISIL, but also other forces, so as to convey here power is controlled by U.S. entities. The withdrawal of U.S. troops now largely refute such accusations. But many will point out that now the winners in this war were Russia and Iran. And if tomorrow the region will again be seized by terrorists — it will be a severe blow to the reputation of trump.
US Army’s Long Convoy Arrives in Kurdish-Held Regions in Northeastern Syria amid Turkish Military Threatshttps://t.co/xC92DpzlDf pic.twitter.com/nUdgR3fA0f
— Fars News Agency (@EnglishFars) December 17, 2018
To predict the actions of terrorists difficult as it is difficult to say today how many «civilians» as soon as the Americans leave, pull out from under the mattress Kalashnikov turns out to be ISIS. But, if one of our guys will be able to make from Syria home for the New year, it will not be bad. And the statement about military victory is not bad news for trump amid an increasingly challenging political situation at home.
