Logo Wide

SDF, Coalition Arrested 57 ISIS Members in Northeast Syria in a Month

In October, Special Units of the SDF and the U.S.-led Global Coalition forces, arrested 57 members and leaders of ISIS in Northeastern Syria, North Press writes.
SDF, Coalition Arrested 57 ISIS Members in Northeast Syria in a Month
SDF, Coalition Arrested 57 ISIS Members in Northeast Syria in a Month

In October, Special Units of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria (Asayish), with the participation of the U.S.-led Global Coalition forces, arrested 57 members and leaders of the Islamic State organization (ISIS) sleeper cells active in northeastern Syria.

North Press obtained a document from the Military Monitoring Office of the SDF, in which the office recorded the security operations carried out during October 2021, in northeastern Syria.

Read Also: AANES Hands Over ISIS Wives and Children to European Delegation

The SDF Special Units and  Asayish, with the participation of the Global Coalition and with their air surveillance, carried out security operations against ISIS members during October 2021.

The security operations included three areas (Hassakeh and its countryside, Deir-ez-Zor countryside, and Raqqa), and large quantities of weapons, military equipment, communications equipment, and documents were confiscated.

These operations contributed to enhancing security and stability within northeastern Syria.

This article was edited by The Syrian Observer. The Syrian Observer has not verified the content of this story. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.

Helpful keywords