DEIR EZZOR – The Syrian airforce launched several airstrikes on the town of al-Muhasan in the countryside of Deir ez-Zor on Friday, causing casualties among civilians.Al-Muhasan is held by the militant group of Islamic State (ISIS). The group also controls other major areas of Syria’s eastern Deir ez-Zor Governorate.
“The Syrian warplanes bombed al-Muhasan town with three airstrikes on Friday evening. The strikes targeted residential buildings, leading to casualties among civilians,” rights activist Bashir al-Hamid told ARA News.
At least seven civilians were killed and 12 others were injured in the raids.
“Rescue teams are still searching for victims under the rubble,” the local source reported.
In the meantime, clashes broke out between ISIS militants and Syrian army forces near the Sinaa District in Deir ez-Zor City on Friday midnight. At least 20 ISIS militants and 14 Syrian soldiers were killed in the clashes, media activists reported.