A coup by the so-called Islamic State or Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) to infiltrate fighters from western to eastern Qalamoun turned very ugly tonight when Syrian Arab Army units operating in the area uncovered and engaged them.

The firefight took place between the areas of Qarah and Al-Buraij near the Homs-to-Damascus Highway and resulted in the death of 5 ISIS militants. Another 3 terrorists are believed to have fled from the engagement zone.

The SAA troops who took part in this small clash later uploaded video evidence of their victory.