Two Syrian security officers killed in raid on ISIL cell near Damascus
Summary
Two Syrian security officers died and five were hurt in a fight with a suspected ISIL group during a raid near Damascus. The authorities killed five ISIL members, arrested six, and seized weapons during the operation in Rankous.Key Facts
- The clashes happened during a raid on an ISIL cell on the outskirts of Damascus.
- The fight began when the suspected ISIL members opened fire instead of surrendering.
- Two security officers were killed and five wounded; five ISIL suspects were killed and six arrested.
- Authorities seized weapons and explosive belts from the group.
- Local residents reported the group had about nine people; some escaped, and others were injured.
- Syrian security forces imposed a curfew and arrested several people after the raid.
- Earlier this month, Syrian authorities foiled another ISIL plot and arrested a top ISIL military commander.
- ISIL has frequently attacked Syrian security forces with bombings and ambushes.
- Syria joined the international coalition against ISIL in November, after Kurdish forces defeated ISIL in northeast Syria.
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