Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced a withdrawal from eastern Aleppo areas on January 16, 2026, following clashes with Syrian government troops and amid international mediation pressure. Civilians have fled SDF-held zones due to intensified fighting around Deir Hafer and Maskanah, with Syrian army reinforcements advancing toward Kurdish fronts east of the city. 

SDF Pulls Back from Aleppo as Civilians Flee Kurdish Zones

Syrian government forces have detained 300 Kurds and evacuated more than 400 Kurdish fighters after clashes in Aleppo, the interior ministry has said, as US and allied forces carried out separate “large-scale” strikes against Islamic State targets.

Syrian Forces Detain 300 Kurds, Aleppo Unrest Challenges President Ahmed Al-Sharaa's Leadership

US and allied forces have carried out large scale airstrikes against the Islamic State group across Syria following a deadly attack in Palmyra that killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter. The US military said the strikes were part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, launched in direct response to the December attack on American and Syrian forces. The operation targeted ISIS positions throughout Syria as Washington and its partners continue efforts to prevent the militant group from regrouping despite the collapse of its territorial control.

US launches Strikes Against I-S in Syria | Syria Kurdish Fighters Withdraw From Aleppo

The Syrian government says its forces have reasserted control over violence-hit neighborhoods in Aleppo after dozens of fighters with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) laid down their arms after days of intense fighting.

US Strikes Syria: Drone Strike Hit Aleppo Governorate Building 

The Syrian army is locked in intense fighting in Aleppo after Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters refused to withdraw under a ceasefire, as more civilians fled their homes to escape the violence in the northern Syrian city.

Syrian Army Ramps Up Aleppo Strikes Against SDF Fighters

Clashes between government troops and Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria’s Aleppo killed at least nine people today, mostly civilians, in one of the worst flare-ups between the sides in months.

Syria Clashes: Nine Dead in Clashes Between Syria Govt, Kurdish Forces in Aleppo

Three people were killed in Aleppo during violent clashes as the deadline for SDF integration approaches. Tensions remain high in the region, raising concerns about security and stability.

Syria: Deadly Clashes in Aleppo Kill Three Amid SDF Integration Deadline

Syrian govt ‘bombs’ key bridge in bid to secure Homs as rebels seize Hama city

Syria forces fight to stop rebel advance in key central city of Hama

Syria's devastated city of Aleppo back in rebel hands

Syrian and Russian jets intensify strikes on opposition forces, at least 25 killed

Syria jihadists and Turkish-based allies launch major offensive in Aleppo city

Israel airstrikes near Aleppo 'kill 42 Syrian soldiers' as fighting intensifies

Israel strikes airports of Damascus and Aleppo in Syria: Report

Israeli airstrike kills one soldier, puts Aleppo airport out of service, says Syria

Indian UN peacekeepers deployed in Syria for earthquake relief work in Aleppo

At least 10 people have died in a building collapse in the city of Aleppo in Syria. Reports say that five-story collapsed due to a water leak in the building's foundation. The Syrian Observatory for human rights says that the 10 victims were displaced from the Northern District of Afrin Civil Defense Forces and firefighters continue to search for missing people in the rubble.

Syria: Five-storey building collapses in the city of Aleppo

Syria: At least 16 killed, including children, as building collapses in Aleppo

Watch: Four Israeli missiles strike Aleppo airport triggering explosions and fires

Five years after the fighting ended in Syria's Aleppo, Ghadi Francis takes a look at how the famed merchant city is rebuilding itself.

The West Asia Post: Syria's merchant city builds itself

Two car bombs kill at least 11 in Syria's Northern Aleppo

It's been 8 years when Aleppo welcomed first flight, the flight carried Syrian and International Journalists. Now Syria is hoping to resume regular flights to Aleppo.

Flight lands in Aleppo after 8 years

Syrian forces consolidate control of Aleppo, air strikes under way

900,000 people displaced by fighting in northwest Syria since December: UN

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