The Syrian Interior Ministry announced that a security operation targeting an alleged ISIL cell near Damascus concluded with several casualties. According to official reports, the raid resulted in the deaths of two Syrian security officers. The ministry further stated that five suspected fighters were killed during the exchange of fire, and six additional individuals were taken into custody.

While the government has framed the operation as a successful strike against extremist elements, the report provides limited details regarding the specific location of the raid or the identities of those involved. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region surrounding the capital, where authorities continue to conduct operations against remnants of militant groups. No independent verification of these figures or the circumstances of the engagement has been provided by international observers or non-governmental organizations at this time.