The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched a large-scale operation on Thursday against the Islamic State in Syria’s Deir al-Zor province after a recent increase in attacks by the extremist group.
The campaign, named “Deterrence of Terrorism,” is expected to last at least approximately one week.
“ISIS attacks have increased in the recent period, which poses a real threat to people’s safety, security and stability,” the SDF’s General Command said in a public statement on Friday.
The operation was launched in coordination with the Iraqi army and the US-led Coalition against the Islamic State.