ISIS Cells Launch Surprise Attack on SDF Military Post in Deir ez-Zor
The attack took place near of Deir ez-Zor, where unidentified gunmen ”believed to be ISIS-affiliated” opened fire on an SDF checkpoint.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Suspected Islamic State (ISIS) militants launched an armed attack on a Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) military post in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Friday.
Ambush in Deir ez-Zor
The attack took place in the town of Al-Shnan, near the Tayyana Refinery station, where unidentified gunmen ”believed to be ISIS-affiliated” opened fire on an SDF checkpoint. Following the assault, the attackers fled the scene on a motorcycle, and no immediate reports on casualties have been confirmed.
Escalating ISIS Activity
According to the Syrian Observatory, since the beginning of 2025, ISIS sleeper cells have carried out 27 operations across areas under the Autonomous Administration’s control. These attacks have included armed assaults, targeted killings, and bombings.
Rising Death Toll
The Observatory’s records indicate that these attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people, including eight SDF fighters and four ISIS members. The surge in ISIS activity has heightened security concerns in northeastern Syria, where the group continues to exploit instability to carry out its operations.
