Within the framework of joint anti-ISIS operations, the anti-terrorism units (YAT) of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) participated alongside the international coalition in a precise security operation targeting an ISIS terrorist cell in the Al-Shahil town, located in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor.
"After meticulous monitoring, the participating forces executed an airdrop and raided the hideout of the terrorist operatives, apprehending seven individuals involved in carrying out multiple terrorist acts against both our forces and civilians in the region. This terrorist cell was actively involved in supplying weapons and ammunition to other cells in the region, as well as providing financial support. Additionally, they exploited the events that transpired in the Deir ez-Zor countryside last month to carry out their terrorist activities", said the SDF Media Centre in a statement about the operation.
Various weapons, military equipment and documents were confiscated during the operation, the statement added.