The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Syrian desert | Russian fighter jets bombard ISIS positions in Hama and Al-Raqqah

Reliable sources have informed SOHR that Russian fighter jets renewed their airstrikes on ISIS positions in the Syrian desert, executing nearly 20 airstrikes on caves and bunkers which ISIS members are believed to hide in in Oqayrabat desert in the eastern countryside of Hama and Al-Rasafah desert in Al-Raqqah province. However, no casualties have been reported so far.

 

Accordingly, the number of airstrikes carried out by Russian fighter jets on the Syrian desert since early May 2022 has risen to nearly 190.

 

On May 6, SOHR activists reported the arrival of military reinforcement brought in by Russian-backed Palestinian militias of “Liwaa Al-Quds” to Al-Bokamal and Al-Asharah deserts in Deir Ezzor. The reinforcement, which comprised four-wheel drive vehicles (4×4), heavy machineguns, and dozens of militiamen, came in preparation for a combing operation in search for ISIS cells. Meanwhile, Russian fighter jets were seen flying over the area.