Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF accuse each other of ceasefire violations

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 26, 2026 at 01:10 PM

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Despite a recently extended 15-day ceasefire between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), both sides are accusing each other of violations. On Sunday, the Syrian army claimed the SDF launched multiple drone attacks in the Aleppo countryside, targeting army positions and the M4 highway, allegedly wounding civilians and destroying vehicles. The SDF, on Monday, accused the Syrian army of targeting a Kurdish-majority city near the Turkish border. These accusations come after the Syrian government seized territory from the SDF in northern and eastern Syria, consolidating President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rule. The initial four-day ceasefire was extended after it expired on Saturday night.

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Latakia 30% Turkey 30% Sarrin 35% M4 Highway 40% United States 40% Ahmed al-Sharaa 50% Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) ×260% Aleppo ×260% Ain al-Arab (Kobane) ×370% Syria ×280% Syrian Army ×790% Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ×1195%

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