WASHINGTON \u2014 In the most violent skirmish in months between U.S. and Russian forces in Syria, a vehicle collision in the eastern part of the war-torn country left American troops with concussions, two U.S. officials said Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One official said Russian vehicles sideswiped a light-armored U.S. military vehicle, injuring four Americans. The official said two Russian helicopters flew above the Americans, and one of the aircraft was within about 70 feet the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
National Security Council spokesman John Ullyot said in a statement that a Russian vehicle struck the American vehicle near Dayrick, in northeast Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo deescalate the situation, the coalition patrol departed the area,\u201d Ullyot said. \u201cUnsafe and unprofessional actions like this represent a breach of deconfliction protocols, committed to by the United States and Russia in December 2019.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\t