Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commanders Dijwar Heleb and Aryan Qamişlo held a press conference regarding the operations carried out against ISIS cells in Shaddadi, Shihel town of Deir ez-Zor and Hol district of Heseke.

The statement said the following;

“We, the Syrian Democratic Forces, announced launching an operation against DAESH (ISIS) cells on May 15. As part of the operation which was joined by 500 SDF fighters, we have cleared an 180 km long and 80 km wide area.

The mission of our campaign is to destroy the cells of DAESH gangs that have been fighting for years, and are now operating secretly against the SDF.

During the operations we have carried out in the campaign, 42 DAESH members were captured and a quantity of ammunition and arms was seized, including 33 sniper rifles. The majority of these was seized in Dashisha region.

Our operations against DAESH cell structures will continue with utmost determination and power.”