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U.S.-Backed Coalition in Syria Strikes Pro-Assad Forces

A photo from the U.S. Air Force of two F-22 Raptor fighter jets as seen from another plane above Syria for Operation Inherent Resolve, Feb. 2, 2018. The American-backed coalition in Syria has repelled an attack by forces supporting the Assad government, carrying out deadly strikes Wednesday night, Feb. 8, 2018, in a rare confrontation between competing factions that have both fought the Islamic State. (Colton Elliott/U.S. Air Force via The New York Times) -- FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. --