Deadly clashes between Syrian troops and Kurdish-led fighters in Aleppo

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete January 6, 2026 at 09:19 PM

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On January 6, 2026, deadly clashes erupted in northern Aleppo between Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led group backed by the United States. The fighting resulted in at least four fatalities, including three civilians. The confrontation highlights ongoing tensions in the region. Efforts to integrate the SDF into the Syrian national army have so far been unsuccessful. The reason for the clashes was not stated in the article.

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United States 50% Aleppo ×270% Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ×380% Syrian Arab Republic 90%

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clashes 90% kurdish-led fighters 80% syrian troops 80% syrian democratic forces 70% aleppo 70% civilian casualties 60% sdf 60% syria 50% us-backed 40% national army 40%