Joint Counter-terrorism Operation | An ISIS Terrorist Cell Dismantled in Raqqa

On September 14, our SDF Anti-Terrorism Units (YAT), with the support and participation of the International Coalition forces, successfully eliminated an ISIS cell of four terrorists, including two ISIS leaders in Shanina village, east of Raqqa City.

The joint forces raided where the terrorist cell was hiding. The four terrorists ignored the call for safe surrender and resisted our forces who handled the situation with the utmost professionalism and eliminated all of them, including the two leaders Abun Yousuf and Abu Matar who were responsible for the assassinations in the region.

During the operation, our forces seized the following:

-Ak-47 rifle /2/

-Ak-47 magazines /10/

-Grenades /6/

-Pistols /2/

-Submachine gun

-Binoculars /1/

-Quivers /1/

-Smartphones /7/

-Mobile phones /2/

-Wi-fi router /1/

-Personal documents

Our forces reiterate their commitment to continue the joint security operations against ISIS remnants in the region.

SDF Media Center

September 16, 2024