Archive · 26 May 2025
Syria Arrests IS Cell Near Damascus, Planning Attacks
Imagine some bad guys, members of a group called IS, were planning to cause trouble in Syria.
The Syrian government, which is now in charge after the old leader was removed, found out.
They sent in their security forces to catch them.
The government said they caught several IS members near the capital city, Damascus.
These IS members had weapons and explosives, ready to cause harm.
This follows a similar event in another city where there was a clash.
The US president also recently spoke with the Syrian President about preventing IS from causing trouble.
Syrian authorities arrested members of an Islamic State (IS) cell near Damascus.
The IS members were allegedly planning attacks against the country.
The authorities seized weapons, explosives, and suicide vests.
The operation followed a previous incident in Aleppo earlier in May.
US President called for prevention of IS resurgence in Syria.
- Who
- Syrian authorities and members of an Islamic State group cell.
- What
- Arrest of IS cell members planning attacks.
- When
- Reported on Monday, following a previous incident in May.
- Where
- Damascus, Syria
- Why
- To destabilize security and stability, according to the interior ministry.
- Location of Arrest
- Suburbs of Damascus
- Group Involved
- Islamic State (IS) cell
- Weapons Found
- Light, medium, and heavy weaponry; explosive devices; suicide vests
- Reported by
- Syrian authorities
- Previous Incident
- One security officer and three IS members died in Aleppo