Syrian army renews Aleppo strikes as Kurdish fighters refuse to budge
Summary
The Syrian army has resumed military attacks on Kurdish-controlled areas in Aleppo after Kurdish fighters chose not to leave, despite a ceasefire agreement's deadline. This led to increased fighting and civilian displacement in the area. The conflict involves disagreements between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces about integration and control.Key Facts
- The Syrian army started new attacks in Aleppo after Kurdish fighters did not withdraw by the ceasefire deadline.
- The Syrian government had declared a ceasefire, offering a chance for Kurdish fighters to relocate to their autonomous region in the northeast.
- Kurdish leaders refused to vacate their territories, which they have governed since early in Syria's conflict.
- A humanitarian corridor was announced, but new strikes began shortly after the deadline.
- The SDF claimed that government forces used artillery on a hospital, which the government described as a weapons storage site.
- Over 22 people have died and 173 injured since the fighting began.
- Around 159,000 individuals have fled the violence in Aleppo.
- The conflict is rooted in ongoing tensions between the Kurdish forces and the Syrian government's integration attempts.
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