By Kasim Ileri </p> <p>WASHINGTON (AA) – U.S. service members were killed in an apparent suicide attack in Manbij, Syria on Wednesday, according to the spokesman for the international anti-Daesh coalition. </p> <p>Col. Sean Ryan said the yet-to-be-known number of the soldiers were "killed during an explosion while conducting a routine patrol," which reportedly killed several civilians. </p> <p>"We are still gathering information and will share additional details at a later time," said Ryan. </p> <p>The Daesh terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the bombing, which it said was carried out by a suicide bomber wearing an explosive vest.</p> <p>Manbij remains under the control of the PYD/YPG, the Syrian affiliate of PKK terrorist organization. </p> <p>The attack came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced withdrawal of troops from the region last month.
*Servet Gunerigok contributed to the story
