SDF kills 2 ISIS mercenaries during security operation in Deir al-zor countryside

The Syrian Democratic Forces announced the elimination of 2 mercenaries from ISIS cells during a security operation it carried out in Al-Sabkha district in the eastern countryside of Deir al-zor.

13 January, 2023 06:16

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Today, the Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces issued a statement to the public opinion, in which it confirmed the killing of 2 ISIS mercenaries during a security operation it carried out in the eastern countryside of Deir al-zor, in which it reads:

"On December 10, 2022, our Counter-terrorism Units (YAT) spotted an ISIS cell involved in terrorist acts in Deir Ezzor.
Enabled by the international coalition, our forces raided the house where the two-terrorist cell was hiding in the al-Sabkha town and called them for safe surrender. However, they refused to answer the safe surrender call, then clashes erupted with the two terrorists resulting in the killing of the two terrorists, detonating of one explosive belt, and confiscation of two Glock pistols with ammunition.
No SDF forces were injured in this operation.

Our anti-terrorism operations will continue against ISIS terrorist cells in the region to achieve the enduring defeat of ISIS and maintain safety and security."

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