События

Violent clashes between the Syrian army and the SDF on the outskirts of the village of Al-Mardoud in the countryside of Tal Abyad, north of Raqqa.

A military source told SANA: The Syrian Arab Army forces repelled two infiltration attempts by the SDF organization in the northern Raqqa countryside on the fronts of deployment (Al-Salibi, Al-Mushrifa).

The STG is attacking positions of the SDF at Gire Spi (Tal Abyad) frontline and the Deir Haifer frontline. Sporadic clashes are ensuing

The Defense Ministry has sent reinforcements to the Eastern Aleppo front, after SDF movements and reinforcements were previously spotted

The SDF reiterates its denial of "mobilizing its forces in the vicinity of Maskana and Deir Hafer" in the Aleppo countryside.

Internal security forces in Homs arrest the perpetrators of the bombing of the Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab neighborhood

SANA, quoting the Syrian Arab Army Operations Command: We have observed the arrival of more armed groups at SDF deployment points in the eastern Aleppo countryside near Maskana and Deir Hafer. According to intelligence, these new reinforcements include a number of PKK terrorist fighters and remnants of the former regime. We are studying and assessing the field situation immediately. We emphasize that the SDF's recruitment of terrorist groups is a dangerous escalation, and any military action by these groups will be met with a fierce response. We will not stand idly by in the face of this dangerous escalation.

Aleppo International Airport to remain closed until next week. Sources in air traffic control confirmed the extension of the closure of Aleppo International Airport until next week due to security tensions. The decision came after a military escalation in the city following attacks carried out by the SDF militias using drones targeting civilian and service sites.

SDF forces are on high alert in the town of Dhiban, east of Deir ez-Zor, and a military convoy of about 10 vehicles has entered the town following an attack by unknown assailants, likely from tribal forces, on an SDF military post near the banks of the Euphrates River in the Hawija area.

Deir ez-Zor, eastern countryside: Unknown assailants targeted a military point belonging to the SDF in the Al-Aliyat area of the town of Al-Susah with light and medium weapons.

Israeli warplanes are flying over the western Damascus countryside and Quneitra.

The Aleppo Health Directorate: the number of civilian casualties since the first day of clashes, Tuesday, January 6, until Saturday, January 10, reached 129, including 24 deaths. Among the dead were a child, four women, and a dental student killed by sniper fire. There are approximately 105 active injuries, a large proportion of whom are women and children.

AFP, citing the Syrian Interior Ministry: More than 300 Kurds arrested after the Aleppo battles

Jordanian Army: The Jordanian Armed Forces carried out precise air operations on Saturday evening using the Royal Jordanian Air Force inside Syrian territory. The operations targeted a number of ISIS targets in several Syrian regions. The operation was conducted in coordination with partners within the framework of the international coalition. The objective is to neutralize the capabilities of the groups and prevent them from regrouping. The operations aim to prevent these areas from being used as launching pads to threaten the security of neighboring countries and regional security.

Aleppo Municipality vehicles and Civil Defense teams from the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management have entered the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood to clean the streets, open roads, and remove debris

Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir: After the water pumping from the al-Babiri station in the eastern Aleppo countryside was halted for several hours, we assure our people in Aleppo province and its countryside that the water pumping to the city has been resumed.

.@SDF_Syria Commander-in-Chief @MazloumAbdi announces a ceasefire agreement in the Kurdish SheikhMaqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods of Aleppo city, northwestern Syria

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