SDF kills 5 ISIS militants in Deir ez-Zor
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Tuesday the killing of five militants of the Islamic State (ISIS) and the arrest of two others in Deir ez-Zor Governorate in eastern Syria.
The Anti-Terrorism Units (YAT) of the SDF, with the support of the U.S.-led Global Coalition forces, raided the hideouts of an ISIS sleeper cell in the town of al-Dahla, east of Deir ez-Zor, the SDF Media Center said.
During the raid, clashes broke out between the two parties that resulted in the killing of five ISIS militants and the arrest of two others, the Media Center reported.
The cell was involved in the recent attacks and bombings that targeted the SDF in Deir ez-Zor, according to the SDF.
The SDF added that its forces managed on Monday to thwart a VBIED attack by ISIS militants in the town of al-Ozba, east of Deir ez-Zor.