SDF arrests 8 ISIS mercenaries in Al-Hasakah and Deir –ez-Zor

On Wednesday , the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Media Center issued a statement about a series of operations carried out by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) against cells of ISIS mercenaries in Al-Hasakah and Deir-ez-Zor between June 5 and 9.
The text of the statement reads:

A series of security operations by our forces against Daesh cells in Deir Ezzor and al-Hasakah

Between June 5th and 9th, our forces launched a series of security operations targeting a number of Daesh terrorist dens and mercenaries in Deir Ezzor and al-Hasakah areas during which they were able to arrest a number of terrorists and confiscate a quantity of weapons and documents.

With support and air surveillance of the International Coalition against Daesh, the operations began in Jadeed Akeidat area in Deir Ezzor countryside, where our forces arrested a Daesh member active in planning operations and activities targeting the security and stability of the region.

Our special forces arrested four members of Daesh cells in al-Shuheil area, Deir Ezzor eastern countryside. The cell was responsible for manufacturing of IEDs and mines, where their weapons and equipment were confiscated.

The Counter-Terrorism Units of People's Protection Units (YPG) also arrested a security emir of Daesh terrorist Organization in al-Balalya village, Marcada countryside, south of al-Hasakah city. He was responsible for planning assassinations and conducting operations targeting various areas in Deir Ezzor, as well as communicating with terrorist cells and their leaders in Deir Ezzor region.

During a security operation in Deir Ezzor countryside, special units of Internal Security Forces (ISF), in turn, arrested two members of Daesh responsible for recruiting elements and facilitating the work of cells seeking to undermine security efforts.

The security operation conducted by SDF and ISF (Asayish) aims to ensure continued security and stability in the region and to combat Daesh terrorism seeking to target civilians and security and military forces in north and eastern Syria.

ANHA