ISIS fighters attacked a prison in Syria and tried to free prisoners

ISIS members attacked a prison in Syrian Hasakah and tried to free the prisoners with a fight

Two cars exploded at the entrance to the prison, after which a shootout ensued between the attackers and the guards. Kurds in control of the province say they repulsed the attack

Members of the Islamic State (ISIS, a terrorist organization banned in Russia) attacked a prison in the Syrian province of Hasakah and tried to free the militants held there, writes Reuters with reference to the statement of the Kurdish formations “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF). About the attack on the prison also reported Syrian state agency SANA with reference to its correspondent.

According to him, two cars filled with explosives exploded at the entrance to the prison, where terrorists who acted on the side of ISIS are kept. After the explosions, a shootout ensued between the attackers and the prison guards. The SANA correspondent, citing eyewitnesses, reported that the attackers hoped to blow holes in the wall and help the prisoners escape with the help of explosions.

ISIS sleeper cells infiltrated from nearby neighborhoods and clashed with internal security forces [тюрьмы]”, – quotes Reuters SDF statement (Hasaka province is under their control).

The Kurds also reported that they repulsed the attack and prevented an escape attempt.