Syria foils Daesh cell plot in Latakia, casualties reported in raid

Syrian authorities announced the disruption of a terrorist cell linked to the Daesh group that was preparing attacks on the country's coastal region. According to the Interior Ministry, security forces conducted a targeted operation in the Badrousieh area of northern Latakia countryside, resulting in casualties and arrests among the cell members. The operation successfully averted planned terrorist activities in this strategic area.

Security Operation Details

Brigadier General Abdulaziz Hilal al-Ahmad, head of internal security in Latakia, provided details about the security mission through the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). He confirmed that two cell members were killed during clashes with security forces, while several others were apprehended, though the exact number of arrests was not specified. The operation also resulted in the seizure of various weapons and ammunition from the terrorist group.

Casualties and Regional Context

The counterterrorism operation came at a cost, with an intelligence officer sustaining serious injuries during the exchange of fire with the Daesh-affiliated militants. This security development occurs amid ongoing efforts by Syria's transitional administration to stabilize the country following the departure of former leader Bashar al-Assad in late 2024 and the establishment of a new government under President Ahmad al-Sharaa earlier this year.