The key facts

  • A Syrian soldier was killed in an attack by unidentified individuals in the al-Baghuz area, eastern Deir ez-Zor province.
  • The information was confirmed by Syria's Ministry of Defense in a statement to the state TV channel Alikhbariah TV.
  • No one has claimed responsibility for the attack; details have not been disclosed.

Attack in the al-Baghuz area

A Syrian serviceman was killed in an attack by unidentified armed individuals in the al-Baghuz area in the east of Deir ez-Zor province, not far from the border with Iraq. Syria's Ministry of Defense reported this on Monday.

Official confirmation

The Ministry of Defense's Media and Communications Department confirmed the soldier's death in a statement to the state TV channel Alikhbariah TV. The department did not disclose details of the incident and did not name those involved in the attack.