Al Jazeera reporter witnesses fighting in Aleppo as thousands flee

Al Jazeera reported on January 7, 2026, that fighting in Aleppo, Syria, between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces has caused thousands to flee. The exodus is from areas the Syrian government has designated as "closed military zones." Al Jazeera's Resul Serdar is on the ground witnessing the conflict and its impact. The fighting is the reason for the displacement of civilians. The report highlights the ongoing conflict and its immediate consequences for the population of Aleppo.