📰 Syrian security forces launch operation against ISIS cells in Palmyra

DEIR EZ-ZOR, syria-feels-lighter-without-the-assads-crushing-weight-but-now-there-are-new-problems/" class="smart-internal-link" title="📰 Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads' crushing weight - but now there are new problems">syria/" class="smart-internal-link" title="⚔️ UN warns funding shortfall could stall return of millions to Syria">syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria (North Press) – security troops of the syrian transitional administration launched on Wednesday a security operation to pursue Islamic State (ISIS) cells and remnants of the former regime in the city of Palmyra and its surrounding areas in central Syria. A security source informed North Press that security troops commenced a sweeping operation this morning, targeting specific individuals, most of whom are affiliated with ISIS, while others are affiliated with the former regime.

The source explained that the campaign was launched in response to the growing presence of ISIS cells in the region, their latest attacks on security forces and civilians, ongoing complaints from residents, and the accumulation of intelligence regarding their locations. He added that “the sweeping operation will continue until the city is fully cleared of terrorist members and security is firmly restored. ” By Omar Abdurrahman