August Sleeper Cell Report – Attack in Germany brings international attention to ISIS’ activity 

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Key Points  21 ISIS sleeper cell attacks across NES in August, 3 more than in July ISIS attacks resulted in one SDF member killed, five injured, two civilians killed and five injured 11 raids against ISIS sleeper cells,…

July Sleeper Cell Report – Increased ISIS Attacks Amid DAANES’ Efforts to Stabilize Security Tensions in the Region and Reconciliation Forum for Releasing Prisoners

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Capture of ISIS senior member IED specialist Ahmad Mahmoud al-Qarsha, also known as  Abu Muadh al-Kurdi (image from SDF Press) Key Points  18 ISIS sleeper cell attacks across NES in July, a slight increase from June ISIS…

June Sleeper Cell Report – Successful raids and ongoing attacks in Deir ez-Zor

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Anti-Terror Units (YAT) raid in the village of Al-Dahleh, Deir Ezzor (SDF press) Key points 15 confirmed sleeper cell attacks across NES in June, a significant decrease from the 23 attacks registered in May ISIS attacks kill 6…

May Sleeper Cell Report – ISIS Ramps Up Attacks on Oil Targets

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Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) and the Anti-Terror Units (YAT) Commando Forces in eastern Raqqa city (YPJ Media Center) Key points 23 confirmed sleeper cell attacks across NES in May; showing a slight decrease from April ISIS…

April Sleeper Cell Report – SDF Commander in Chief Criticizes Coalition’s “Diminished Focus”

SDF ‘Commandos’ conduct a security operation in Deir ez-Zor, April 26th. [Photo: SDF] Key points 25 sleeper cell attacks in April, 2 less than March  10 military personnel killed and 11 injured, 6 civilians killed and…

March Sleeper Cell Report – Moscow attack puts international spotlight on ISIS’ enduring threat

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Key points 27 sleeper cell attacks in March, just one up from February 10 military personnel killed, 13 military personnel injured, 1 civilian killed in ISIS attacks 6 ISIS members killed and 31 arrested in 7 SDF/Asayish raids…

February Sleeper Cell Report – ISIS attacks up, Turkiye targets YPG/YPJ veterans

YPJ forces participate in "Operation Humanity and Security" in Hol camp. Key points Sleeper cell attacks up 62% from January 6 military personnel killed, 11 military personnel injured, 6 civilians killed in ISIS attacks - roughly…

January Sleeper Cell Report – Third Phase of Hol Camp Operation Begins

Asayish forces in Hol camp during the third phase of "Operation Humanity and Security" Key Points: 16 confirmed sleeper cell attacks across NES in January; equal to the month prior 4 military personnel killed, 10 military personnel…

Informe Anual Sobre Celulas Durmientes En NES 2023

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El informe anual del RIC sobre las células durmientes del ISIS en el norte y este de Siria correspondiente a 2023 desglosa los principales acontecimientos y estadísticas del último año. Los ataques registrados de células durmientes…

Annual Sleeper Cell Report 2023

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RIC's annual North and East Syria ISIS sleeper cell report for 2023 breaks down the key events and statistics from the last year. Recorded attacks from ISIS sleeper cells fell 34% from 285 in 2022 to 189 in 2023. Number of casualties…