Clashes Between Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Restart After Deaths

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Raja AbdulrahimJanuary 7, 2026 at 04:20 PM

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Fighting has reignited in Aleppo, Syria, between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as of January 7, 2026. The clashes, some of the most intense to date, have resulted in multiple deaths, including civilians and at least one soldier, and have forced the closure of schools, government offices, and an airport. The Syrian government has imposed a curfew and declared SDF military positions as legitimate targets, while also opening humanitarian corridors. The renewed violence follows stalled talks regarding the integration of the SDF into the national military, a major challenge for the central government since taking power in December 2024 after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. Both sides blame each other for initiating the renewed conflict.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Bashar al-Assad 40% SANA ×360% Syria ×270% Syrian Army 70% Aleppo ×480% Syrian Government ×490% Syrian Democratic Forces ×990%

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syrian democratic forces 90% syrian government 90% clashes 80% aleppo 70% military integration 70% civil war 60% security 50% humanitarian corridors 40%