The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a coalition primarily made up of Kurdish fighters and backed by the United States, resumed their campaign in Deir ez-Zor in May 2018 to clear the remnants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) from the strategically critical border region. This operation was part of a larger strategy to consolidate power and stabilize the area after significant territorial losses suffered by ISIL in the preceding years. The SDF sought to enhance security for local populations, restore governance, and prevent the re-emergence of extremist factions that had previously destabilized the region.As fighting intensified, the SDF troops, equipped with advanced weaponry and intelligence support, launched offensives targeting ISIL’s dwindling strongholds along the Euphrates River. U.S. and coalition airstrikes provided essential aerial support to the ground operations, aiming to weaken ISIL's defenses and routing their troops in critical encounters. The campaign in Deir ez-Zor was also vital for securing key supply routes and cutting off ISIL's supply lines connecting Iraq and Syria, thus disrupting their operational capabilities.The renewed offensive in Deir ez-Zor marked a significant escalation in the protracted multi-front conflict in Syria. Securing this area was crucial not only for the SDF and allied forces but also for the broader goal of maintaining regional stability and countering jihadist influence. Both military experts and local communities watched closely as the SDF sought to expand its territorial control, with implications for the future governance of the region and the ongoing struggle against global terrorism.