In a recent attack in Deir Az Zor, ISIL (ISIS) killed five members of Syria's Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, marking one of the deadliest assaults in some time. This assault raises alarms about ISIL's resurgence in the region, where previous territorial gains were reversed by international coalitions. Historically, the area has seen intense conflict, with ISIL once controlling significant territories before suffering defeats in 2017 and 2019. The attack indicates a continued threat from remnants of the group as international efforts to combat ISIL persist.
The ISIL (ISIS) group has killed five Kurdish fighters in an attack in eastern Syria's Deir Az Zor, underscoring concerns about its resurgence.
Deir Az Zor city was captured by ISIL in 2014, but the Syrian army retook it in 2017, highlighting the ongoing struggle for control in the region.
A coalition of more than 80 countries, led by the US, was formed to fight the group in September 2014, and continues to target ISIL hideouts.
The war against ISIL officially ended in March 2019 when US-backed and Kurdish-led fighters captured Baghouz, the last territory they controlled.
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