SDF captures 79 ISIS members in major sweep in NE Syria
HASAKAH, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Tuesday the capture of 79 members of the Islamic State (ISIS) cells in and around Hawl Camp, located in Hasakah’s countryside in Northeast Syria.
In a large-scale sweep led by the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) alongside the SDF and the Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria (Asayish), forces combed the southern and northern areas surrounding Hawl Camp.
The operation covered over 200 villages and involved the U.S.-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.
With a force of 5,000 fighters, the SDF targeted more than 60 ISIS hideouts across Tel Hamis, al-Ya’rubiyah (Tel Kocher), and the eastern countryside of Hasakah, successfully dismantling numerous ISIS positions.
The SDF and its allies praised the professionalism of their fighters and expressed gratitude to local communities for their cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to security and stability in the region.