Syrian forces on Thursday launched an offensive on ISIS terrorists strongholds in the central governorate of Homs, killing and wounding several militants, activists reported.
At least four ISIS terrorists were killed and over a dozen were wounded after the Syrian army bombed the group’s headquarters in eastern Homs with heavy artillery.
Abu Hafs al-Mashrifi, the ISIS chief of security in Homs, was among those killed in Thursday’s offensive.
“Al-Mashrifi, who used to lead ISIS security operations in Homs Governorate, was killed along with other ISIS terrorists under Syrian army fire in the Huwesis District east of Homs,” media activist Abdulkhaliq al-Fistaqi said.
A source close to ISIS also confirmed Al-Mashrifi’s death.
The bombardment also led to the destruction of two ISIS vehicles and a tactical unit in the targeted district.
In December 2016, terrorists of the ISIS seized control of key areas in the governorate after clashes with Syrian army troops.
