Discrepancies Reported in Number of Islamic State Detainees Escaping Shaddadi Prison

Reports differ on the number of Islamic State detainees who escaped from Shaddadi prison in Syria. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces spokesperson cited by Rudaw claimed about 1,500 militants escaped, while Syria's Interior Ministry reported approximately 120 escapees. Syrian forces have conducted operations to recapture fugitives, reportedly apprehending 81 so far, with searches ongoing in the area.