Summary
The Syrian army attacked Kurdish fighters in Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo, after earlier battles in the city. The Kurdish forces, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), plan to move eastward following calls from other countries to reduce tensions.
Key Facts
- The Syrian army started a military operation against the Kurdish-led SDF in Deir Hafer.
- Deir Hafer is located about 50 kilometers (30 miles) east of Aleppo.
- The Syrian army warned it would target areas used by Kurdish forces for attacks on Aleppo.
- SDF leader Mazloum Abdi announced the Kurdish forces would withdraw east of the Euphrates River.
- The decision to withdraw follows requests from other countries and mediators to lessen conflict.
- This military action happened despite efforts by the US-led coalition to calm tensions between the Syrian army and Kurdish forces.
