ISIS intensifies attacks on SDF positions in Deir ez-Zor
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility for five attacks targeting the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) over the past week in Deir ez-Zor countryside, eastern Syria, resulting in casualties and material losses.
According to ISIS-linked media channels, the attacks led to the death of one SDF fighter, the injury of seven others, and the destruction of two military vehicles, in addition to the burning of one military post.
The group said the attacks took place in several areas under SDF control: al-Bahra, Jadid Bakkarah, and al-Marashidah in the eastern countryside, and two other operations in al-Mheimida in the western countryside of Deir ez-Zor.
The organization also published images and video footage allegedly documenting the attacks, which occurred amid a noticeable surge in ISIS activity across northeastern Syria in recent weeks.
ISIS operations have notably increased in SDF-held areas, particularly in Deir ez-Zor, where security incidents have become almost daily occurrences. The region remains one of the group’s most active zones despite continuous security sweeps and counterterrorism campaigns by the SDF and the Internal Security Forces (Asayish).
SDF units, with support from the Global Coalition, regularly conduct targeted operations to dismantle sleeper cells and prevent ISIS from reorganizing in rural areas near the Euphrates River.
Despite these challenges, SDF commanders affirm that counterterrorism operations continue uninterrupted, with new security campaigns planned to stabilize affected areas and protect residents.