Bloody fighting in Aleppo: Kurds and government troops in conflict!

Bloody fighting in Aleppo: Kurds and government troops in conflict!

There are serious clashes between Kurdish forces and Syrian government troops in the Syrian city of Aleppo. According to reports from the Syrian Interior Ministry, Kurdish troops attacked security forces at checkpoints in the Kurdish districts of Sheikh Maqsood and Achrafieh. Two members of government forces, three civilian security forces and several civilians were injured in these clashes. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) blamed “groups allied with the interim government” for the attack, reports the Kleine Zeitung.

In addition, the SDF reports two Kurdish security forces and five civilians injured due to sustained attacks carried out with mortars and heavy weapons. Residents described that heavy weapons and artillery were used in Aleppo, which further escalated the situation. The SDF, led by the Kurdish militia YPG, are increasingly attacking security force positions. However, the Syrian Defense Ministry rejected these allegations and said the army was only responding to the fire. The SDF described the government's attacks as an "uncontrolled escalation" and blamed the government in Damascus for the ongoing tensions that are endangering the lives of civilians.

Ceasefire in danger

A ceasefire was announced in October 2025 between the Syrian interim government and Kurdish forces. This came after a meeting between the interim government and SDF leader Mazloum Abdi, which was captured in [Tagesschau](https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/aleppo-syrien- Waffenstillstand-100.html) reports. Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Kasra had confirmed the ceasefire and said it would apply to all fronts and military bases in northern and northeastern Syria. However, this agreement only came about after numerous tensions and conflicts.

Despite the ceasefire, there were renewed clashes in Aleppo on Monday, resulting in several injuries and at least one death. An ambulance reportedly came under fire during the fighting, resulting in additional civilian casualties. However, President Ahmed al-Sharaa, perceived as a moderate ruler, is under pressure as his government seeks control of the entire country while the SDF continues to control large parts of northern Syria.

Suppressed elections and social tensions

The first parliament since the fall of Bashar al-Assad was elected on Sunday, with a third of the deputies chosen by the president. However, elections in parts of the Kurdish areas were postponed for “security reasons”, which was sharply criticized by the SDF. Numerous voices have described this cancellation as a farce. There is also international criticism of the election because ethnic minorities were unable to take part and the federal government has expressed concerns about the representation of these groups.

The precarious situation in Aleppo and the ongoing tensions between the various groups underline the complex and often violent dynamics in the country, which has been marked by conflict for years. This situation not only endangers the safety of civilians, but also efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region.