The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Press Liaison Center confirmed in a statement that 5 fighters of the Al-Shamal Democratic Forces fell as martyrs during the Operation Security Reinforcement launched by the SDF against ISIS mercenaries and drug dealers in the Deir ez-Zor countryside.
The statement said: "The Operation Security Reinforcement launched by our forces to dismantle ISIS cells and drug dealers' nets in the eastern and northern regions of Deir ez-Zor continues with determination. The operation started upon the call of regional leaders, following the increased mobility of ISIS cells, smuggling, and violations of citizens' rights and public security. Many components of our forces are participating in the operation."
The statement continued: "During the operation, 5 fighters belonging to the Al-Shamal Democratic Forces fell as martyrs in a historic resistance against the cells of the terrorist organization, smugglers and criminals.
We offer our condolences to the families of our martyrs. Our determination to achieve the goals of the martyrs and protect the security of the region and our citizens increases day by day."
In a separate statement, the North and East Syria Internal Security Forces Press Center announced that one of its members, Enes Al-Rehal, fell as a martyr during the Operation Security Reinforcement in Deir ez-Zor.
The following information was given regarding the identities of the martyrs:
Name and Surname: Feyad Tirad El Ebdullah
Mother's name: Meryem
Place and Date of Birth: Idlib 1987
Place and Date of Martyrdom: Deir ez-Zor 29-8-2023
Name and Surname: Mihemed Mahir Helîb
Mother's name: Buseyne
Place and Date of Birth: Idlib 1996
Place and Date of Martyrdom: Deir ez-Zor 29-8-2023
Name and Surname: Mistefa Xalid Xetîb
Mother's name: Xaldiye
Place and Date of Birth: Idlib 1992
Place and Date of Martyrdom: Deir ez-Zor 29-8-2023
Name and Surname: Mihemed Omer El Taha
Mother's name: Nahid
Place and Date of Birth: Idlib 1993
Place and Date of Martyrdom: Deir ez-Zor 29-8-2023
Name and Surname: Xalid Hemûd Zêno
Mother's name: Rehme
Place and Date of Birth: Idlib 1992
Place and Date of Martyrdom: Deir ez-Zor 29-8-2023
Name and Surname: Enes El Rehal
Father's name: Isa
Mother's name: Şêxe
Participation Place and Date: Tebqa 21.12.2018
Place and Date of Martyrdom: Deir ez-Zor 30.08.2023