Syrian army enters the city after SDF withdraws from Dayr Hafir

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Syrians flee Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurdish-led SDF

Published On 17 Jan 202617 Jan 2026

  • The Syrian army says its forces have taken control of Deir Hafer in Aleppo governorate as Syrian Democratic Forces withdraw.
  • The army says it is working to clear the city of mines and other war remnants, adding that it has begun moving towards Maskana town.