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Footage published by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) showing mission preparations at airbases in the Middle East as well as airstrikes against sites belonging to the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria, the second round of strikes carried out under last month’s Operation Hawkeye Strike

Syria: first photos showing aftermath of US airstrikes - officially acknowledged - carried out tonight in the West Deir ez-Zur desert. A number of partially buried containers, formerly used by ISIS to stockpile weapons, were bombed

The European Union: We call for a cessation of hostilities in and around Aleppo, the protection of civilians, and the facilitation of humanitarian access; We urge the Syrian parties to implement a ceasefire and return to the negotiating table to reach a political solution.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), working with partner forces, carried out large-scale airstrikes against ISIS targets across Syria around 12:30 p.m. ET

A group of SDF/YPG/YPJ fighters captured by security forces, who was hiding in a tunnel in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood.

US military striking ISIS targets in Syria, officials say

Syria: a fire broke out tonight in an oil pipeline near Furqlus (East Homs). nnThe cause is unknown; Civil Defense teams are working to extinguish the blaze

SDF denies Syrian government's claim that it has cut the flow of water into Aleppo city. "We affirm that these claims are false and come as part of a systematic disinformation campaign, revealing their use as a tool for incitement," said the SDF in a statement

Minister of Energy in the Syrian Arab Republic: At 5:30 PM, pumping from the Al-Babiri station in the eastern Aleppo countryside was halted due to an order from the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces), resulting in a water outage for Aleppo city and its surrounding areas. We hold the SDF fully responsible for this deliberate disruption and affirm that targeting vital infrastructure and depriving citizens of their basic rights constitutes a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms. I reiterate the Ministry of Energy's commitment to exerting every possible effort to restore pumping and ensure the provision of services, and I call upon the relevant authorities and international organizations to assume their responsibilities regarding these practices that threaten the essential services and human security of millions of citizens.

Protesters gathered in front of the US base in the Ghweiran neighborhood of Hasakah city, in response to the events taking place in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods.

Ministry of Interior of Syria: Explosive devices planted by the SDF in civilian homes, service buildings, and vehicles in the streets were dismantled in Sheikh Maqsoud

The Turkish airforce carried out an airstrike on a SDF position at the Thawra oil field south of Tabqa. The attack resulted in material damage only.

Syrian Civil Aviation: Air traffic at Aleppo airport suspended until further notice

The Syrian Army: The SDF has entered a new phase of military escalation by targeting the city of Aleppo, its civilian institutions, mosques, and facilities with more than 10 Iranian-made drones, resulting in casualties and significant property damage. In response to this escalation, we targeted the launch sites of these drones appropriately. We destroyed a number of tracked and wheeled heavy vehicles at one of the SDF's positions. This is our initial response. Subsequent phases of the response will be at the appropriate time and place.

The US envoy to Syria: I met with the Syrian president and foreign minister to discuss the latest developments in Aleppo.

Barak: Violence threatens to undermine progress and opens the door to foreign intervention in Syria.

Kurdish sources report that there are still civilians in the hospital and clashes are ongoing

SDF is still launching suicide drones to strike Aleppo tonight

A security source: The buses that left Sheikh Maqsoud in Aleppo were carrying families whom the SDF had been preventing from leaving.

The SDF targeted Syrian army positions on the Tishrin Dam front in the Aleppo countryside using suicide drones, and the Syrian army began shelling SDF positions with artillery

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Syria condemns in the strongest terms the targeting of government buildings and residential neighborhoods in Aleppo by drones. This escalation is a blatant act of terrorism that threatens the lives of civilians and disregards all security agreements. This escalation underscores the necessity of the law enforcement measures being taken.

The SDF fighters were evacuated from the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo towards northeastern Syria

Military source: 5 drones belonging to the SDF, launched from Deir Hafer in the eastern Aleppo countryside to target Aleppo neighborhoods, were shot down.

The Syrian Arab Army announces the end of military operations inside the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo.

In Syria, the evacuation of the wounded from Sheikh Maksoud Hospital is underway. A passage to Raqqa is guaranteed. There are fears of infiltrated YPG suicide bombers, although the only documented case resulted in just one injury. Some within the PKK are trying to sabotage the process.

SDF launching suicide drones from their positions in the East, targeting the city of Aleppo

1 person was killed in Aleppo city as a result of a suicide drone attack

Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib: Life has begun to gradually return to the Ashrafieh and Bani Zeid neighborhoods and will return to Sheikh Maqsoud starting Sunday.

The Syrian Army Operations Command announces a halt to all military operations within the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood, effective 3:00 AM. The SDF militants entrenched in Yassin Hospital will be transferred to the city of Tabqa, and their weapons will be confiscated.

The SDF launches new drones from the Deir Hafer area towards neighborhoods in Aleppo city.

Suicide drones belonging to the SDF militia, coming from the vicinity of Deir Hafer, are targeting residential neighborhoods in the city of Aleppo.

Internal Security Forces member was wounded by a drone launched by the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) towards Aleppo city, originating from the Deir Hafer area east of the province

Quneitra Governorate: A United Nations delegation visited Quneitra Governorate to assess the humanitarian situation in the region. The delegation met with a group of civilians affected by repeated Israeli incursions and ongoing violations against local residents. The delegation discussed the situation with local officials and residents.

Syrian Information Minister: Some elements in the SDF are trying to fortify themselves inside some hospitals and medical centers and use those inside as human shields

A Kurdish journalist in the Sheikh Maqsoud says there is heavy fighting ongoing, and denies Syrian govt claims that they control Sheikh Maqsoud

A military source told Al-Ikhbariya that another member of the SDF blew himself up in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood near army forces, with no casualties reported.

Local Administration in Aleppo: A service fleet from the Aleppo City Council is preparing to enter the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood to begin providing basic services to residents. This comes as part of efforts to improve services in the neighborhood, including cleaning, debris removal, and infrastructure maintenance, which will contribute to strengthening stability and meeting the needs of the residents

The Syrian Civil Defense in Aleppo told Al-Araby TV: Our teams are fully prepared to help the residents.

Some SDF members withdrew overnight from Aleppo to northeastern Syria. By this morning, around 300 SDF members remained in the Sheikh Maqsoud district

Several suicide drones strikes on Aleppo

Kurdish fighters say they continue to resist in the Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsood neighborhood of Aleppo, rejecting a claim by the Syrian Arab Army that it has taken control of the area

SDF: The so-called “Ministry of Defense” of the Damascus government has circulated claims alleging that it has taken control of 90% of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood. We categorically affirm that these claims are false and misleading, bear no relation to reality, and come within the context of a failed attempt to cover up the crimes and grave violations committed by Damascus government militias against civilians. On the ground, the axes of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood are witnessing violent street clashes with Damascus government militias, during which heavy losses have been inflicted on their ranks.

Syria: Syrian security forces, led by Colonel Abdelghani, entered the Sheikh Maksoud district to reassure residents and representatives of Kurdish neighborhoods.

The Kurdish administration in northeast Syria has dismissed statements by Syrian state media that Damascus-affiliated forces have taken control of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsood neighborhood, stating that fighting is still ongoing

Explosions and gunfire heard in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo

Syrian Army Operations Command: We have completed the clearing of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo. We urge civilians to remain in their homes because elements of the SDF and PKK are hiding among them. Civilians can contact the military forces in case of any emergency.

The combing operation is still ongoing in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo. The operation is very delicate due to the large number of adjacent buildings and the SDF forces hiding within them

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