An Ameer and Five Gunmen Killed in a Security Operation East of Deir Ez-Zur
An Ameer and Five Gunmen Killed in a Security Operation East of Deir Ez-Zur
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) conducted a security operation in coordination with the international coalition forces earlier today in Deir Ez-Zur governorate, resulted in the kill of six militants belong to the Islamic state organization .
The counter-terrorist units of the (SDF), in coordination with the US-led international coalition forces, implemented the operation against one of the organization’s cells, that carried out the assassinations in Twimin, the eastern countryside of Deir Ez-Zur.
A military source from the (SDF) told North Press that their forces had killed all members of the 6-member cell, including an ameer, as well as a number of weapons and military equipment were found.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Friday the end of their security operation in the desert area of Al-Shihel in the eastern countryside of Deir Ez-Zur, arresting 42 gunmen and confiscating a number of weapons and ammunition. The operation was the first of its kind after announcing the end of the military presence of the “Islamic State” On March 20.
Deir Ez-Zur- NPA