Syria live news: Army takes control of east Aleppo towns as SDF pulls out

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Caolán Magee,Edna MohamedJanuary 17, 2026 at 09:14 AM

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On January 17, 2026, the Syrian army announced it has taken control of Deir Hafer, Maskana, and other towns in eastern Aleppo governorate following the withdrawal of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The army stated its forces are working to remove mines and war remnants as they advance. Clashes erupted near Maskana, with the Syrian army reporting two soldiers killed and others wounded. Fighting was also reported in Dibsi Afnan. The Syrian army has declared the area west of the Euphrates River a closed military zone. The two sides are exchanging allegations amidst the ongoing conflict.

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Dibsi Afnan 50% Euphrates 60% Deir Hafer 60% Maskana ×270% Aleppo ×370% Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ×380% Syria ×290% Syrian Army ×490%

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