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Top general worries: Turkey and Russia might attack US-backed forces

By Joel Gehrke
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Top general worries: Turkey and Russia might attack US-backed forces

U.S.-backed forces in Syria might be in danger of attack from Russia or even NATO ally Turkey, according to a top American general.

“That’s the question,” Air Force Gen. “Hawk” Carlisle replied Friday when asked if he’s worried about Russia attacking U.S.-backed forces after the American-led coalition recaptures Raqqa and other Islamic State strongholds in Syria.

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