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A military source told Al-Ikhbariya: We warn our people in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood that the SDF and PKK terrorist organizations have booby-trapped a number of streets and vehicles. Therefore, we urge you to be careful and not to approach any unknown vehicle or suspicious object

Aleppo: Ministry of Defense: Sweeping operations continue in the streets of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo.

SDF: Two civilians killed and a third wounded as a result of shelling by Damascus government factions on the town of Deir Hafer in the eastern Aleppo countryside

Syria: heavy weaponry seized tonight by Government forces in Sheikh Maqsoud (Aleppo) from SDF affiliated fighters.

A military source told SANA that the SDF targeted Syrian Arab Army positions near Deir Hafer in the eastern Aleppo countryside with Iranian-made suicide drones

Internal Security Forces have secured the defection of 100 members from the SDF organization in Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood in Aleppo

Trump: I believe Syria is on the path to success, the crisis has just begun, and we want to see it end.

Trump: We have a good relationship with the Kurds and the Syrian government, and I want to see peace between them.

Syrian security officials: Ceasefire in Aleppo has failed, and the army will take control of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood by force.

The SDF militia targeted Syrian Arab Army positions in the vicinity of Bir al-Saba and Hamimah in the eastern Aleppo countryside with artillery and drones.

Clashes in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo

Syrian sources reported that fierce clashes were taking place on the Sheikh Maqsoud front and that an operation targeting the area had begun.

The SDF is targeting the vicinity of the Shihane roundabout in Aleppo with heavy weapons, and explosions are heard in the area

SDF: We shot down a Syrian army drone in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo

Syrian Civil Defense: We have prepared 15 centers to shelter displaced people in Afrin and Azaz

Syrian Civil Defense: We have recorded attacks on our teams by the SDF

Syrian Civil Defense: Around 159,000 people have been displaced from Aleppo neighborhoods so far

SDF: Civilians، mostly children, women, and the elderly took shelter inside Khaled Fajr Hospital in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo, believing it to be a safe place, before the hospital was subjected to direct artillery shelling by factions and militias affiliated with the Damascus government. The targeting of Khaled Fajr Hospital constitutes a clear war crime, particularly as the hospital had been explicitly listed on targeting maps previously published by the so-called “Ministry of Defense,” amounting to a public admission of prior intent to target medical facilities.

Anadolu Agency: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discusses the latest developments in Aleppo with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani by phone.

Director of Media and Communication at the Ministry of Defense, Assem Ghalyoun, told Al-Ikhbariya: "We announce the destruction of site number 12 in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo, which was broadcast on Syrian state television and other news platforms. The targeted site was a ammunition depot belonging to the SDF organization. He confirmed that the Syrian Arab Army carried out its mission."

The Syrian Ministry of Defense told Al Jazeera: Armed groups have been spotted in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood, including members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and other foreign groups.

Syria: during her visit today in Damascus, the President of the European Commission announced €620 million in financial support for 2026-2027.It includes humanitarian aid and support for the reconstruction

SANA, quoting the Army Operations Authority: We announce a complete curfew in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood starting at 6:30 PM

A cell affiliated with the SDF targeted an ambulance and a security forces patrol near the Rahman Mosque on Faisal Street in Aleppo

Reuters: The Syrian army says it will target a neighborhood in Aleppo from which the SDF shelled civilians.

President al-Sharaa discusses the latest developments with Masoud Barzani and emphasizes national partnership.

The Syrian Arab Army issued another warning to residents near the designated target area in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood to evacuate immediately for their safety, as the area is being used by the SDF and PKK groups as a military position to shell neighborhoods and residents of Aleppo

The Syrian Arab Army warns residents near the designated target area in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood to evacuate immediately for their safety, as the area is being used by the SDF as a military site from which they are shelling neighborhoods and residents of Aleppo.

A warning from the Syrian Arab Army to residents near the designated target area in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood, urging them to evacuate immediately for their safety, as the area is being used by the SDF as a military site from which they are shelling neighborhoods and residents of Aleppo.

Syria correspondent: The explosion heard near the al-Omar oil field was caused by SDF artillery training exercises.

The Syrian Army Operations Command: We call on SDF elements to lay down their weapons and we will work to secure them.

The Syrian Army Operations Command: A humanitarian corridor will be opened for the evacuation of residents of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo from 4 to 6 pm today.

Iranian Foreign Minister: We oppose any kind of Syrian territory, and the stability of Syria is important for the entire region.

SANA, citing a security source: A joint security operation between the Ministry of Interior and the General Intelligence Directorate resulted in the arrest of a senior leader in the ISIS organization.

The Israeli army announced that it is preparing with reinforced forces to fully open the Mount Hermon site, including skiing activities.

The Syrian Army has given the SDF a new deadline to evacuate its elements from the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo.

Aerial footage of Syria shows buses transporting SDF fighters at the entrance to the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo.

SANA, citing a military source: Some members of the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) refuse to leave the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo and insist on fighting.

Buses have returned to gather around the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo after withdrawing following being targeted by the SDF.

Syrian TV sources: Disputes among SDF leaders in Aleppo are delaying the withdrawal of their fighters from Sheikh Maqsoud.

A humanitarian and medical aid convoy is heading to the Ashrafieh neighborhood in Aleppo.

SANA correspondent in Aleppo: Civil Defense reopens the Castello Road between the Jandoul and Lairamoun roundabouts towards the northern Aleppo countryside, after taking the necessary measures to ensure traffic flow and civilian safety

Deployment of internal security forces and military police within the Ashrafieh neighborhood of Aleppo city

Buses have begun entering the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood to transport SDF fighters to areas in the northeast of the country.

President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission at the People's Palace in Damascus.

Buses arriving at the Lairomun junction in Aleppo are waiting to evacuate SDF/YPG militants from Sheikh Maqsoud

US envoy to Syria: We welcome the ceasefire agreement in Aleppo and call for restraint.

The Syrian Government called out a unilateral ceasefire in Aleppo, effective at 03:00 am until Friday 09:00 am. Part of the ceasefire called out by the STG is the obligation that the Asayish leaves Aleppo. No statement from the Asayish yet

Syrian Ministry of Defense: Ceasefire in the vicinity of the Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafieh and Bani Zeid neighborhoods of Aleppo city, effective from 3:00 AM

An armed attack targeted Al-Kindi Hospital in Homs, resulting in the death of two medical staff members and injuries to others

Targeting the positions of SDF snipers in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood

The SDF targeted the military academy in Aleppo via a drone that set off from Deir Hafer in the Aleppo countryside.

President Ahmed al-Sharaa discusses with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron by phone prospects for cooperation and the latest developments in Syria and the region

The head of internal security in Aleppo, Colonel Muhammad Abdul Ghani, is conducting tours of the units in the Ashrafieh neighborhood to check on their readiness and the security situation, and informing the residents about the efforts to equip the police force in the neighborhood.

Internal security forces seized a car bomb in the Ashrafieh neighborhood of Aleppo, which had been left by the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) on one of the main streets in the neighborhood.

Syrian Interior Ministry spokesman Noureddine al-Baba claims the rapid advance of the army and internal security forces in the Ashrafieh neighborhood and their control of it, noting that civilian casualties resulted from SDF shelling of residential areas. He also mentioned the continued efforts to secure Ashrafieh from mines planted by SDF militias.

Syrian Presidency: President Shara spoke with his Turkish counterpart Erdoğan by phone about the latest developments in Syria and ways to strengthen stability.

Manbij: Shelling by SDF militias targets the vicinity of Al-Salma village in the southern Manbij countryside

The Democratic Self-Administration of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) blames Turkey for the clashes in Aleppo. "due to the support and facilitation it provides to the attackers, considering this part of policies aimed at destabilizing the region, undermining the will of its peoples, and taking revenge on forces that played a key role in resisting terrorism."

Syria: weapons and mines/IEDs seized during combing operations carried out in the areas seized tonight from SDF-affiliated Asayish in Aleppo. 2 anti-tank missiles are among the equipment seized, the kind of heavy weaponry that is in violation of the April 10 agreement

The clashes are confined to the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo.

The White House on developments in Aleppo: Trump is committed to supporting a stable and unified Syria.

The Asayish claim they're launching a counterattack in Ashrafiyeh neighborhood now

US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack statement on Syrian interim government attacks on the Kurds: "The United States is closely following developments in the Ashrafiyeh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods of Aleppo with grave concern. We urge all parties to exercise the utmost restraint and to place the protection of civilian lives and property above all other considerations."

The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced the deployment of internal security forces in the Ashrafieh neighborhood of Aleppo, as part of a plan to restore security and stability to neighborhoods recently handed over to the state following the withdrawal of armed groups affiliated with the SDF. The units have begun their duties to protect civilians and prevent any violations or disturbances.

SDF-affiliated Asayish in Sheikh Maqsoud are now shelling the areas they lost such as Ashrafiyah district (Aleppo). Several reporters were wounded in a nearby area.The operation will now focus to neutralize those sources of fire inside Sheikh Maqsoud

Abu Omar and Abu Houzeifa, the head of security in Aleppo, were recently in Achrafieh. Security forces are rapidly deploying in the neighborhood to prevent unrest.

A new artillery bombardment by armed factions loyal to the Damascus government targeted the Khaled Fajr Hospital in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo, following the initial strike on the hospital earlier that evening, in a clear continuation of the targeting of civilian and medical facilities.

The number of journalists injured as a result of the SDF targeting the outskirts of the Ashrafieh neighborhood with mortar shells has risen to 4

Syrian army forces control the Ashrafieh and Bani Zeid neighborhoods, and public security forces begin deploying in them.

SDF commander Mazloum Abdi: We express our support for the heroic resistance shown by the Internal Security Forces in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods.

Intense shelling by SDF forces on Syrian army positions in Tishrin Dam in the Aleppo countryside

He SDF raided the foreigners' annex in Al-Hol camp, east of Hasakah, and arrested four women without knowing the reasons.

A warning from the Syrian Arab Army to residents of the designated target area in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood, urging them to evacuate immediately for their safety, as the area is being used by the SDF as a military site from which they are shelling neighborhoods and residents of Aleppo.

The Internal Security Command in Aleppo Governorate: We announce a complete curfew in the neighborhoods of Ashrafieh, Sheikh Maqsoud, Bani Zeid, Al-Suryan, Al-Halak, and Al-Midan, starting this evening until further notice. This is to ensure the safety of the residents and as part of the measures taken to maintain security and prevent any violations that could endanger lives and property.

A group of SDF militia members were captured in the Ashrafieh neighborhood of Aleppo today.

The Internal Security Command in Aleppo Governorate: Any movement within the neighborhoods covered by this circular is strictly prohibited during the curfew period, without exception.

Syrian govt says it secured, protected displaced Kurdish families alongside Arabs in Aleppo, provided shelter, aims to return them safely, with dignity to their homes

Unit A1 of the Internal Security in Aleppo Governorate is deployed within the Ashrafieh neighborhood.

The Internal Security Command in Aleppo Governorate calls on all fighters to defect from the armed groups in the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods, surrender their weapons, and contact the relevant authorities to ensure their safety

SDF commander: What is happening in Aleppo undermines the chances of reaching understandings

The Syrian Arab Army Operations Command: An important directive to all residents of the Ashrafieh and Bani Zeid neighborhoods in Aleppo: Do not approach windows and immediately go to the lower floors of your buildings

A bakery in the Al-Sabil neighborhood, behind the Al-Rahman Mosque, was targeted by artillery fire from the SDF militia.

Kurdish security forces deny requesting a truce or a safe corridor to withdraw from Sheikh Maqsoud & Ashrafiyah Aleppo

A civilian was killed in a shelling by the SDF on the Nile Street neighborhood in Aleppo.

Defense Ministry official and Defense Ministry communications officer Assem Ghalioun: We urge our people in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods of Aleppo to adhere to the following guidelines: Do not approach SDF positions.

The SDF is again targeting neighborhoods in Aleppo city with artillery shells and heavy machine guns

Several SDF members were injured when unknown assailants targeted the Al-Ajrawi checkpoint in the city of Al-Tabqa, west of Raqqa, with machine guns and RPGs.

Kurdish solidarity protests in the city of Diyarbakir with the Kurds in Syria. The current conflict could threaten the peace process between the Turkish state and PKK, if the conflict widens more

A doctor at Al-Razi Hospital was injured after the SDF targeted the hospital with explosive bullets.

Turkish Akıncı UAVs are flying over Aleppo city centre

Material damage to civilian property as a result of artillery shelling by the SDF on the Sheikh Taha neighborhood in Aleppo.

SDF sends military reinforcements, including armored vehicles and assault tanks, to the Deir Hafer axis in the east of Aleppo

SDF targets "Unit Five" in university housing with artillery shell

SANA correspondent in Aleppo: The SDF is targeting the al-Midan neighborhood with artillery and mortar fire. Syria, Aleppo

SDF militias launch an attack using drones on the outskirts of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh

The Syrian Arab Army has begun gathered shelling of SDF positions inside the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods, which was announced a short while ago

Violent clashes are taking place on all fronts in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods of Aleppo.

A civilian was killed and a young woman's leg was amputated as a result of injuries sustained during a shelling by the SDF on the Al-Khalidiya neighborhood in Aleppo.

Aleppo Health Directorate: 9 injured in SDF targeting of civilian neighborhoods