A Syrian security checkpoint was targeted in a deadly attack Monday, February 23, 2026, marking the most significant operation carried out by ISIS against government forces since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The incident, which occurred west of the city of Raqqa, resulted in the deaths of four members of the Syrian security forces.
According to reports from the Syrian news agency SANA, the attack was carried out by ISIS militants. While ISIS has not yet claimed responsibility for the Monday assault, it had previously announced the start of a “new phase of operations” against the Syrian government just two days prior and claimed responsibility for two separate attacks on Saturday that killed one soldier and one civilian.
Syrian authorities announced Tuesday, February 24, 2026, that they had neutralized the ISIS cell and its leader responsible for the attack on the security checkpoint. Details of the operation were released by security officials, though specific information regarding the neutralization process was not disclosed.
In a separate incident on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, a soldier was killed in an attack on an army headquarters near the city of Al-Mayadin in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor. The perpetrators of this attack remain unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility.
The resurgence of ISIS activity in Syria underscores the ongoing instability in the region and the continued threat posed by extremist groups. The attacks highlight the challenges facing the Syrian government as it attempts to maintain control and security across the country.
ISIS has since claimed responsibility for the attack that killed the four Syrian security personnel, according to reports.
