Heavy fighting in Aleppo, Syria, after talks with SDF collapse

Heavy fighting erupted in Aleppo, Syria, on January 9, 2026, following the collapse of talks aimed at integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the national army. The Kurdish-led SDF and the Syrian government were engaged in discussions prior to the outbreak of violence. The stalled negotiations regarding the integration of the SDF are believed to be the primary cause of the clashes. A ceasefire has since been implemented in the area. Al Jazeera's Resul Serdar is reporting from Aleppo.