New deadly clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters erupt in Aleppo

Jan 7, 2026 - 07:00
New deadly clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters erupt in Aleppo
The deadliest clashes so far broke out Tuesday between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in a contested area of the northern city of Aleppo, as efforts to merge the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces with the national army have shown little progress.