18 mercenaries and suspects arrested in Raqqa

The Syrian Democratic Forces, in coordination with the International Coalition, carried out an operation targeting ISIS cells in the city of Raqqa, on the night of December 21, 2024. This operation resulted in the arrest of 18 ISIS mercenaries and those suspected of collaborating with them.

18 mercenaries and suspects arrested in Raqqa
22 December, 2024   14:37
NEWSDESK

Today, the Syrian Democratic Forces explained in a brief statement: “During this period of instability, ISIS took advantage of the chaos that prevailed in Syria to seize many weapons depots and enhance its operational capabilities.” 

The forces confirmed that ISIS mercenaries were able to expand their control, to include rural areas in the Syrian desert, as well as strategic areas, including the city of Raqqa and its environs.

The forces revealed: “In response, our forces, in coordination with the international coalition, carried out an operation targeting ISIS cells in the city of Raqqa on the night of December 21, 2024. This operation resulted in the arrest of 18 ISIS members and those suspected of collaborating with them.”

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