SDF fighters withdraw from Syrian city of Aleppo after days of fighting
In January 2026, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed to withdraw from the Syrian city of Aleppo following days of deadly fighting. The withdrawal comes after a period of violence, including a suspected SDF drone strike on a governorate building on Saturday.

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AI-generatedIn January 2026, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed to withdraw from the Syrian city of Aleppo following days of deadly fighting. The withdrawal comes after a period of violence, including a suspected SDF drone strike on a governorate building on Saturday. The building was reportedly hosting a meeting of senior officials at the time of the attack. The SDF is a Kurdish-led group that has been active in the Syrian conflict. The reason for the SDF withdrawal was to de-escalate the violence in the area.
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4 extractedThe governorate building was where senior officials had been meeting.
The SDF is Kurdish-led.
SDF fighters withdraw from Aleppo after days of fighting.
A suspected SDF drone hit a governorate building on Saturday.