Summary
A ceasefire between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is mostly holding, though both sides accuse each other of breaking the agreement. The Syrian army claims the SDF used drones to attack positions near Aleppo, while the SDF says the army targeted areas near Ain al-Arab. The ceasefire was extended to aid a U.S. operation involving detainees with links to ISIL.
Key Facts
- The Syrian army and SDF accuse each other of violating a ceasefire that has been extended by 15 days.
- The Syrian army claims the SDF launched over 25 explosive drones in the Aleppo area.
- The SDF accuses the Syrian army of shelling near Ain al-Arab, leading to clashes.
- Both forces report injuries and damage due to the attacks.
- The ceasefire extension supports a U.S. mission to transfer detainees linked to ISIL from Syria to Iraq.
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to control the entire country, but Kurdish authorities resist joining state institutions.
