The Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) published the details of two operations that targeted Turkish-backed mercenaries in the countryside of Deir ez-Zor.

According to the statement, SDF and the international coalition forces conducted, on 10th and 11th of February, two security operations in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor.

“On 10th February, the operation resulted in arresting eight terrorists, and one terrorist was arrested on 11th February. During the two operations, a number of weapons, ammunition and communication devices were seized,” said the statement.