US OCCUPYING forces came under fire at an oilfield in Deir Ezzor, Syria, on Saturday as troops’ continued presence in the Middle East meets increased resistance.

Explosions took place at the Conoco plant, where US troops are stationed, at around midnight, with local sources describing “unusual movements” of US soldiers in the aftermath of the blast.

A US defence official confirmed that the attack had taken place but said initial reports suggested there were no casualties, injuries or structural damage.