Large Criminal Activity
ISIS-linked militants attack convoy in Deir ez-Zor
An ISIS-linked cell ambushed a security convoy in eastern Syria’s Deir ez-Zor, killing several troops and injuring others in a coordinated roadside attack.
Unidentified ISIS-linked militants carried out a coordinated ambush on a security force convoy traveling along a desert road in Deir ez-Zor province, eastern Syria. The attackers used roadside explosives and automatic fire, targeting the vehicles and catching several troops off guard. Local correspondents reported multiple fatalities among security personnel and several injuries, with some sources also indicating casualties among civilians caught in the crossfire. The assault underscores the persisting threat posed by residual ISIS cells in Syria’s eastern regions despite ongoing military operations and counter‑terrorism efforts. Syrian authorities have begun an investigation into the incident and are searching for the perpetrators.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Deir ez-Zor, Syria
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 00:14 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 00:14 UTC
- Source
- Hawar News Agency
- Connected threats
- Not provided