SDF, CGT launch counter-terrorism operation in Syria’s Hasakah
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – On Thursday, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced the launch of a security operation against a sleeper cell of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Hasakah Governorate in northeast Syria.
According to the SDF Media Center, the Counter-Terrorism Group (CTG) of Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) participated in the operation. The operation led to the arrest of three ISIS members who were deeply involved in terrorist activities that aimed at disrupting the security and stability of the Deir ez-Zor and posing a serious threat to innocent civilians.
“The operation resulted in the elimination of two terrorists, and one was successfully apprehended. Additionally, several weapons and ammunition were seized,” The SDF Media Center read.