SDF announces details of operations against ISIS cells

Anti-Terror Units of the SDF targeted ISIS cells in three separate regions of Deir ez-Zor.

The Press Office of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced the details of the operations carried out by SDF Anti-Terror Units against ISIS cells in Deir ez-Zor region from the 11th to the 17th of May.

According to the statement, clashes erupted following the attack of the ISIS members during the operation in the town of Busera. Two mercenaries were killed and one other blew himself up, while four others were captured alive and a large quantity of ammunition was seized.

During the operation in the town of Dashisha, an ISIS member who had come from Turkey blew himself up. SDF units seized a large quantity of ammunition and a number of cell phones.

During the operation in the town of Shihel, an ISIS member was killed and three others captured alive in the ensuing clash. Another member of the group blew himself up and a large quantity of ammunition was seized.