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Syria Continues Attacks on Kurdish Neighborhoods in Aleppo

Published January 10, 2026, 12:05
Syria Continues Attacks on Kurdish Neighborhoods in Aleppo

The Syrian army announced the completion of a security operation in the Kurdish neighborhood of Sheikh Maksoud in Aleppo, claiming to have taken control of the area. However, Kurdish forces deny the Syrian army's control and state that they continue to resist. The clashes in the region have led to the displacement of tens of thousands of civilians, with the UN estimating that at least 30,000 families have been forced to leave their homes. Despite a temporary ceasefire, fighting continued. US Syria envoy Tom Barrack met with the Jordanian Foreign Minister to try to consolidate the ceasefire and ensure the peaceful withdrawal of Kurdish forces.