Syrian Army takes control of Deir Hafer, Maskana under agreementNewsFeedSyrian government troops have moved into dozens of towns and villages in eastern Aleppo Governorate as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdraw under an international-sponsored deal.Published On 17 Jan 2026
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Syrian army takes control of Deir Hafer, Maskana under agreement
In January 2026, the Syrian army took control of Deir Hafer and Maskana, along with dozens of other towns and villages in eastern Aleppo governorate. This occurred as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew from the area.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-17 · 18:30 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In January 2026, the Syrian army took control of Deir Hafer and Maskana, along with dozens of other towns and villages in eastern Aleppo governorate. This occurred as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew from the area. The troop movements were part of an internationally sponsored agreement. The Syrian government's forces are now present in these previously SDF-held locations. The agreement facilitated the Syrian army's advance into eastern Aleppo.
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The SDF withdrew under an international-sponsored deal.
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Syrian government troops have moved into dozens of towns and villages in eastern Aleppo governorate.
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Syrian army takes control of Deir Hafer and Maskana.
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