"An American soldier has died in northern Syria after being fatally wounded after an improvised explosive device went off, the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Thanksgiving Day.

The soldier succumbed to his wounds on Thursday after being wounded in an improvised explosive device blast in the town of Ain Issa, just 50 km (30 miles) north of Raqqah. No further details have been provided.

Responding to the death of the US soldier, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said that the death is “painful reminder of the dangers our men and women in uniform face around the world to keep us safe.”

Commander of the US-led coalition Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend called the soldier a “hero” as he sent condolences to family."

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