The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and affiliated Anti-Terror Units carried out a joint security operation targeting a dangerous cell of ISIS near the town of al-Busaira in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor.

After investigations, information gathering and careful follow-up of wanted persons, the cell was raided with air support. Troops of the international anti-ISIS coalition were also involved in the security operation.

SDF and YAT forces responded to the sources of fire, which led to the killing of 5 members of the cell, most of whom were wearing explosive belts.

The operation came after terrorist attacks were carried out against SDF forces, civil and service institutions in the town of al-Busaira by terrorist cells.