ISIS resurgence: IED explosion leaves two regime soldiers dead in eastern Hama province

SOHR sources say that an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded today in Ethraya area, east of Hama province, targeting a military vehicle of regime forces, killing two regime soldiers and injuring others

Syrian desert, which spans several provinces, is witnessing increased insurgency by the Islamic State members.

The death toll since late March 24 to date has risen. The Syrian Observatory documented the death of at least 418 members of regime forces and loyalists of Syrian and non-Syrian citizens, including at least two Russians.

In addition to 74 members of Iranian-backed militias of non-Syrian citizens, all were killed in ISIS attacks, IEDs and ambushes in the western Euphrates, and the desert of Deir ez-Zor, Homs and Sweida.

SOHR also confirmed the death of four civilians working in the gas fields as a result of the group’s attacks, and two shepherds were killed in the group’s attacks,

The Syrian Observatory has also documented the death of 150 members of Islamic State, during the same period, in attacks, bombings and targets.