SDF Arrest an Iraqi Turkmen Cell of IS in Deir Ez-Zour
“SDF” Arrest an Iraqi Turkmen Cell of “IS” in Deir Ez-Zour
Syrian Democratic Forces “SDF”, backed by a special team of the international coalition, early this morning arrested five Iraqis belonging to the Islamic State “IS”, following an airdrop operation south of the town of Dushisha in the eastern suburb of Deir Ze-Zour.
The military and security operations of Syrian Democratic Forces have increased recently, in particular following the announcement of the elimination of the Islamic State after the battles of Al-Baghouz on March 23 last.
According to military sources told North Press, the five militants are Turkmen from Tal Afar district, some of them are wounded as a result of their military operations against the Syrian Democratic Forces in the region.
The cell was captured without any apparent clashes, as they responded to the call by the “SDF” to surrender. According to the source.
The Syrian Democratic Forces has begun, on Thursday, the second stage of its security campaign in the areas of Al-Hasaka and Deir Ez-zour, which has not announced its results yet. Moreover, the forces have arrested (42) gunmen and seized a number of weapons and munitions in the first stage, which began on the 15th of May in the desert areas of Al-shiheil.
Two days ago, the “SDF” destroyed a car bomb in a village of Al-Sour town east of Deir Ez-Zour.
Deir Ez-Zour-NPA