The U.S. responded by launching airstrikes across Iraq and Syria, killing 25 Kata'ib Hezbollah militiamen. The Somali casualties were a mixture of militiamen and local civilians. The SDF also reported 500 civilians and 62 pro-Syrian government militiamen were killed. The Americans numbered only 127 Continental soldiers plus militiamen and local citizens. They were then met by Willey and a group of armed Cleveland militiamen. Three of the militiamen were killed and two others wounded. There were about 517 people, including some 265 armed militiamen in the fort. Dozens of pro-Israeli Lebanese militiamen were also assassinated. The Colonists had casualties of two militiamen and one Mohawk. Many of the militiamen deserted and joined Monmouth's army. The attacks were at a shrine frequented by Shi'ite pilgrims and militiamen. Forty-one of the local militiamen were killed. Three Illinois militiamen and six Native warriors died in the fighting. Soon after, another 1,000 militiamen from Philadelphia under Colonel John Cadwalader joined Washington. Shots rang out, killing three militiamen.