Syria: Suspected Iran-backed militia fighters reportedly fire projectiles at US-led coalition base in Deir Ez-Zur Governorate Oct. 22

Event

Heightened security is likely at US-led coalition bases in eastern Syria over the coming days after suspected Iran-backed militia fighters reportedly fired at least two projectiles at the Al-Omar oil field in Deir Ez-Zur Governorate, Oct. 22. Preliminary information indicates that the projectiles landed in the vicinity of the coalition base in the Al-Omar oil field/Green Village area. No casualties were immediately confirmed in connection with the attacks.

US-led coalition forces reportedly launched retaliatory strikes on suspected Iran-backed militia positions in the Hawija Sakr area of Deir Ez-Zur city as well as the Al-Mayadin area.

Similar exchanges of fire could occur in eastern Syria over the coming days.

Advice

Refrain from all nonessential travel to Syria. If operating in eastern Syria, exercise caution and avoid all military sites. Heed the instructions of local security forces. If airstrikes, artillery fire, or warning sirens are reported in the general vicinity, report to the nearest bomb shelter until given further instructions by authorities.