SDF Press has released a statement today stating that Coalition & SDF's Anti-Terror Forces (YAT) carried out joint security operations against ISIS cells near Busayrah, Deir ez-Zor. 
The raids were carried out with Coalition air support. The statement further reads: "Our forces responded to the sources of fire, which led to the killing of 5 members of the cell, most of whom were wearing explosive belts."
Busayrah saw several attacks by ISIS in the past week.
On 10.12, the SDF & ISIS cells were involved in a firefight lasting more than 5 hours. The Deir ez-Zor Military Council 1st Regiment's HQ was attacked as well. The SDF consequently imposed a 24h curfew on the town.
On 10.12, the SDF & ISIS cells were involved in a firefight lasting more than 5 hours. The Deir ez-Zor Military Council 1st Regiment's HQ was attacked as well. The SDF consequently imposed a 24h curfew on the town.
On 11.12, ISIS cells in Busayrah attacked other SDF bases, claiming to have wounded several SDF fighters.
The SDF prolonged the curfew & manned various checkpoints within the city. Later that day, YAT carried out a raid, arresting 3 cell members.
The SDF prolonged the curfew & manned various checkpoints within the city. Later that day, YAT carried out a raid, arresting 3 cell members.
Busayrah was the setting of several acts of violence more than a month ago, when a foiled prison escape attempt led ISIS cells in the city to mount several attacks.
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