Reliable sources have informed the Syrian Observatory that ISIS unleashed a new attack on positions of regime forces and Syrian and non-Syrian loyal militiamen, in the towns of Al-Jalaa, Al-Sayyal and Al-Abbas in Al-Bokamal desert in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. ISIS initiated its attack with shelling regime positions with mortars. The clashes which lasted for hours left many casualties in the ranks of both parties.

Since the 24th of March 2019, SOHR has documented the killing of at least 377 regime soldiers and loyalists of Syrian and non-Syrian nationalities, including at least two Russians, and 75 Iranian-backed militiamen of non-Syrian nationalities. All were killed in attacks, bombings and ambushes by the “Islamic State”, west of Euphrates in the deserts of Deir Ezzor, Homs, and Al-Suwaidaa.

Also four civilians working in gas fields, two shepherds and four other people were killed and documented by SOHR in the same period, from late March 2019 until today. They were killed in attacks by ISIS cells. While 119 ISIS members were also killed in attacks and bombardment in the same period.