The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Special Units, backed by air support from the International Coalition, have conducted a security operation in al-Si’da village, Marcada town, in the southern countryside of Heseke city.

The SDF Media Center stated that the operation targeted a wanted leader of ISIS cells who was involved in using IEDs against the military and security vehicles in addition to conducting terrorist acts targeting military and security points in Heseke and Deir ez-Zor areas.

The SDF statement said, “Based on precise intelligence information and after long monitoring and tracking, our forces raided the house of the terrorist, arrested him, and confiscated equipment and documents proving his involvement with ISIS cells.”

“Our Counter-terrorism operations continue with the SDF and the International Coalition to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS and maintain the safety and security of the region,” the statement added.