Syrian army declares military zones in rural Aleppo as SDF destroys bridges

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 13, 2026 at 06:12 PM

Syrian army declares military zones in rural Aleppo as SDF destroys bridges

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On January 13, 2026, the Syrian army declared a rural area east of Aleppo a closed military zone. This action was taken amid concerns about potential renewed conflict with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). According to a military source, the SDF destroyed three bridges that connected SDF-controlled areas with areas under Syrian government control. The declaration and bridge destruction suggest escalating tensions and a possible shift in the security situation in the Aleppo region. Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi reported on these developments from Aleppo.

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Al Jazeera 40% Zein Basravi 40% Syria 70% Aleppo ×280% Syrian Army 90% Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ×290%

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syrian army 90% syrian democratic forces 80% military zone 80% rural aleppo 70% bridges destroyed 60% clashes 60% government-controlled areas 50%

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Al Jazeera

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Aleppo

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