IRISH Defence Forces chiefs say they hope troops stranded in Syria will return home later this week.
The 57th Infantry Group’s scheduled flight home has been “delayed”.
They were to return home for a planned rotation with the 58th Infantry Group, according to Independent.ie.
The troops – who were due to land in Dublin Airport tomorrow – are stranded at UNDOF at Camp Faouar in Syria.
They said: “The 57th Infantry Group were due into Dublin Airport from UNDOF on Wed 03 Oct, this flight has been delayed.
“Updates are being provided to families through unit liaison officers and on social media #undofrotation.
“We are actively working towards a return home later this week.”
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