The Forces of Operation Permanent Peoples’ Security in Heseke released a statement providing information about the outcome of the campaign launched this morning. More than 3,000 fighters participated in the operation, which involved combing and raiding numerous ISIS hideouts and dismantling multiple terrorist networks across several neighborhoods in Heseke city. The campaign has neutralized the immediate threat to civilians and regional stability.
The statement by the Forces of Operation Permanent Peoples’ Security includes the following:
“As part of the ongoing war against the terrorist organization ISIS, and in fulfillment of their moral and national duty toward the Syrian peoples in all their communities and regions, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria, and the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) launched this morning a large-scale security campaign under the name “Permanent Peoples’ Security” across several neighborhoods in Al-Hasakah city. The campaign involved combing and raiding numerous ISIS hideouts and dismantling multiple terrorist networks.
This campaign comes at a time when ISIS has intensified its activities across Syria, taking advantage of the chaos and security vacuum in many areas of the Syrian Badia and the interior. In these areas, the organization has sought to reassert control and expand into new regions—particularly North and East Syria, which host prisons and camps holding thousands of ISIS members and affiliates.
On the ground, the campaign constituted a preemptive strike against ISIS’ attempts to reorganize, establish sleeper cells, and launch attacks targeting prisons holding its members and leaders—especially in Al-Hasakah. Intelligence obtained by our forces and partner forces revealed that ISIS had been planning to turn Al-Hasakah into a hub for terrorist activity, particularly in neighborhoods surrounding Al-Sina’a Prison and on the city’s outskirts. This campaign successfully thwarted those plans once again.
After approximately 14 hours of continuous effort involving more than 3,000 fighters, our forces achieved all their objectives. A total of 51 terrorists were captured, including individuals directly involved in attacks on civilians, as well as on security and service institutions. Dangerous terrorist networks were dismantled, including cells that had been plotting attacks on Al-Sina’a Prison and Al-Hol Camp. The campaign has neutralized the immediate threat to civilians and regional stability.
In addition, significant quantities of weapons, ammunition, and logistical supplies were seized, including:
-50 AK-47 rifles
-155 AK-47 magazines
-16 pistols
-16 pistol magazines
-1 BKC machine gun with ammunition
-5 hand grenades
-3 VHF radios
-3 Brno rifles
-Quantities of AK-47 ammunition
-Various military equipment, quivers and clothing used in terrorist operations.
The conclusion of this campaign marks an important step toward strengthening security and stability in the region. However, our forces remain vigilant and will continue to monitor any suspicious activity and intensify counterterrorism efforts at all levels.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the people of Al-Hasakah for their cooperation and effective support of the operation’s forces in achieving these goals. We reaffirm our commitment to continue making every effort and sacrifice necessary to safeguard the security and stability of our region against any terrorist threat.”