Islamic State terrorists attack checkpoint of SDF-backed forces in western Deir Ezzor

ISIS cells opened machinegun fire on a checkpoint of the SDF-backed “Self-Defence Forces” in Jazarat Al-Bohamid town in the western countryside of Deir Ezzor. The attack resulted in the injury of a member of the “Self-Defence Forces” stationed at the checkpoint.

SOHR sources reported earlier this morning that unknown gunmen opened machinegun fire in the early hours of Thursday morning on a military patrol of Syria Democratic Forces, in Khatilah area in Al-Busayrah city in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. However, no casualties were reported.

After the incident, SDF amassed troops in the area where the attack took place, and deployed other troops along the road to Al-Zar.

Source: SOHR