Syrian Army Claims Control of Aleppo District Amidst Clashes with Kurdish Fighters

Control of Sheh al-Makud District

• 🎯 The Syrian army announced the completion of a security sweep in the Sheh al-Makud neighborhood of Aleppo.
• ⚠️ Despite the army's claims, a curfew remains in place, and residents are still forbidden to leave their homes, indicating ongoing tension.

Clashes and Negotiations

• 💥 Fighting resumed after a day of negotiations aimed at a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters to northeastern Syria.
• 🚌 Buses were sent to Sheh Makud for evacuation, but the fighters did not leave the neighborhood.

Accusations and Civilian Impact

• 🗣️ Both the Syrian government and the SDF are mutually accusing each other of responsibility for the clashes and targeting civilians.
• 😥 For four days, civilians endured heavy shelling and terror, leading to the displacement of over 162,000 people who fled their homes.
• 🏠 Displaced individuals were moved to centers in Aleppo or rural Aleppo.

Arrests and Confiscations

• 🚓 The authorities announced the arrest of numerous SDF members.
• ⚖️ Heavy weapons and explosive devices were confiscated during the operation.