Oil fields, Deir ez-Zor towns are under mercenaries' attack, SDF repel

The mercenaries of the Syrian Interim Government and ISIS mercenary cells launched several attacks on towns and oil fields in Deir ez-Zor, which resulted in breaking out clashes that are still ongoing.

Oil fields, Deir ez-Zor towns are under mercenaries' attack, SDF repel
18 January, 2026   11:12
NEWS DESK

Local sources reported that the mercenaries of the Syrian Interim Government and ISIS mercenary cells have been continuing their attacks since Saturday in areas stretching from eastern Deir ez-Zor to its north.

According to the information obtained, the mercenaries are launching attacks on the towns of Baghuz, Sha'fah, Sousah, Hajin, Abo Hamam, Ghranij, Dhiban, Daranj, and the villages of al-Shamiyah, al-Ma'amel, al-Tayyanah, Shannan, in addition to the Koniko, al-Omar, and al-Tank oil fields, located in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, extending to the northern countryside of the city.

According to field military sources, the Syrian Democratic Forces are responding, and clashes are ongoing in most areas.