The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Internal Security Forces (ISF) launched a security operation in the western countryside of Deir ez-Zor at dawn today (Wednesday).

According to the statement released by SDF Press Centre, the operation in al-Kubar area seeks to pursue ISIS (Daesh) security cells and other parties that are trying to undermine the stability and security of the region.

“During the operation, our forces arrested a terrorist cell affiliated to Daesh after clashes with them.
The operation was the outcome of residents’ appeals due to Daesh repeated targeting of civilians, members of service institutions as well as tribal dignitaries,” said the SDF statement.