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SDF forces are on high alert in the town of Dhiban, east of Deir ez-Zor, and a military convoy of about 10 vehicles has entered the town following an attack by unknown assailants, likely from tribal forces, on an SDF military post near the banks of the Euphrates River in the Hawija area.

Deir ez-Zor, eastern countryside: Unknown assailants targeted a military point belonging to the SDF in the Al-Aliyat area of the town of Al-Susah with light and medium weapons.

The Aleppo Health Directorate: the number of civilian casualties since the first day of clashes, Tuesday, January 6, until Saturday, January 10, reached 129, including 24 deaths. Among the dead were a child, four women, and a dental student killed by sniper fire. There are approximately 105 active injuries, a large proportion of whom are women and children.

AFP, citing the Syrian Interior Ministry: More than 300 Kurds arrested after the Aleppo battles

Aleppo Municipality vehicles and Civil Defense teams from the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management have entered the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood to clean the streets, open roads, and remove debris

Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir: After the water pumping from the al-Babiri station in the eastern Aleppo countryside was halted for several hours, we assure our people in Aleppo province and its countryside that the water pumping to the city has been resumed.

.@SDF_Syria Commander-in-Chief @MazloumAbdi announces a ceasefire agreement in the Kurdish SheikhMaqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods of Aleppo city, northwestern Syria

.@IranHumanRight1 said that Rubina Aminian, a 23-year-old college student, died when she was shot in the head on Thursday after leaving her college campus and joining protests in Marivan, a Kurdish city in northwest Iran

The European Union: We call for a cessation of hostilities in and around Aleppo, the protection of civilians, and the facilitation of humanitarian access; We urge the Syrian parties to implement a ceasefire and return to the negotiating table to reach a political solution.

A group of SDF/YPG/YPJ fighters captured by security forces, who was hiding in a tunnel in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood.

SDF denies Syrian government's claim that it has cut the flow of water into Aleppo city. "We affirm that these claims are false and come as part of a systematic disinformation campaign, revealing their use as a tool for incitement," said the SDF in a statement

Minister of Energy in the Syrian Arab Republic: At 5:30 PM, pumping from the Al-Babiri station in the eastern Aleppo countryside was halted due to an order from the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces), resulting in a water outage for Aleppo city and its surrounding areas. We hold the SDF fully responsible for this deliberate disruption and affirm that targeting vital infrastructure and depriving citizens of their basic rights constitutes a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms. I reiterate the Ministry of Energy's commitment to exerting every possible effort to restore pumping and ensure the provision of services, and I call upon the relevant authorities and international organizations to assume their responsibilities regarding these practices that threaten the essential services and human security of millions of citizens.

Protesters gathered in front of the US base in the Ghweiran neighborhood of Hasakah city, in response to the events taking place in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods.

Ministry of Interior of Syria: Explosive devices planted by the SDF in civilian homes, service buildings, and vehicles in the streets were dismantled in Sheikh Maqsoud

The Turkish airforce carried out an airstrike on a SDF position at the Thawra oil field south of Tabqa. The attack resulted in material damage only.

Syrian Civil Aviation: Air traffic at Aleppo airport suspended until further notice

The Syrian Army: The SDF has entered a new phase of military escalation by targeting the city of Aleppo, its civilian institutions, mosques, and facilities with more than 10 Iranian-made drones, resulting in casualties and significant property damage. In response to this escalation, we targeted the launch sites of these drones appropriately. We destroyed a number of tracked and wheeled heavy vehicles at one of the SDF's positions. This is our initial response. Subsequent phases of the response will be at the appropriate time and place.

The US envoy to Syria: I met with the Syrian president and foreign minister to discuss the latest developments in Aleppo.

Barak: Violence threatens to undermine progress and opens the door to foreign intervention in Syria.

Kurdish sources report that there are still civilians in the hospital and clashes are ongoing

SDF is still launching suicide drones to strike Aleppo tonight

A security source: The buses that left Sheikh Maqsoud in Aleppo were carrying families whom the SDF had been preventing from leaving.

The SDF targeted Syrian army positions on the Tishrin Dam front in the Aleppo countryside using suicide drones, and the Syrian army began shelling SDF positions with artillery

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Syria condemns in the strongest terms the targeting of government buildings and residential neighborhoods in Aleppo by drones. This escalation is a blatant act of terrorism that threatens the lives of civilians and disregards all security agreements. This escalation underscores the necessity of the law enforcement measures being taken.

The SDF fighters were evacuated from the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo towards northeastern Syria

Iranian security forces stop armed Kurdish dissidents trying to enter Iran from Iraq. Semi-official Mehr News Agency reported

Military source: 5 drones belonging to the SDF, launched from Deir Hafer in the eastern Aleppo countryside to target Aleppo neighborhoods, were shot down.

The Syrian Arab Army announces the end of military operations inside the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo.

In Syria, the evacuation of the wounded from Sheikh Maksoud Hospital is underway. A passage to Raqqa is guaranteed. There are fears of infiltrated YPG suicide bombers, although the only documented case resulted in just one injury. Some within the PKK are trying to sabotage the process.

SDF launching suicide drones from their positions in the East, targeting the city of Aleppo

1 person was killed in Aleppo city as a result of a suicide drone attack

Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib: Life has begun to gradually return to the Ashrafieh and Bani Zeid neighborhoods and will return to Sheikh Maqsoud starting Sunday.

The Syrian Army Operations Command announces a halt to all military operations within the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood, effective 3:00 AM. The SDF militants entrenched in Yassin Hospital will be transferred to the city of Tabqa, and their weapons will be confiscated.

The SDF launches new drones from the Deir Hafer area towards neighborhoods in Aleppo city.

Suicide drones belonging to the SDF militia, coming from the vicinity of Deir Hafer, are targeting residential neighborhoods in the city of Aleppo.

Internal Security Forces member was wounded by a drone launched by the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) towards Aleppo city, originating from the Deir Hafer area east of the province

Syrian Information Minister: Some elements in the SDF are trying to fortify themselves inside some hospitals and medical centers and use those inside as human shields

A Kurdish journalist in the Sheikh Maqsoud says there is heavy fighting ongoing, and denies Syrian govt claims that they control Sheikh Maqsoud

A military source told Al-Ikhbariya that another member of the SDF blew himself up in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood near army forces, with no casualties reported.

Local Administration in Aleppo: A service fleet from the Aleppo City Council is preparing to enter the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood to begin providing basic services to residents. This comes as part of efforts to improve services in the neighborhood, including cleaning, debris removal, and infrastructure maintenance, which will contribute to strengthening stability and meeting the needs of the residents

The Syrian Civil Defense in Aleppo told Al-Araby TV: Our teams are fully prepared to help the residents.

Some SDF members withdrew overnight from Aleppo to northeastern Syria. By this morning, around 300 SDF members remained in the Sheikh Maqsoud district

Several suicide drones strikes on Aleppo

Kurdish fighters say they continue to resist in the Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsood neighborhood of Aleppo, rejecting a claim by the Syrian Arab Army that it has taken control of the area

SDF: The so-called “Ministry of Defense” of the Damascus government has circulated claims alleging that it has taken control of 90% of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood. We categorically affirm that these claims are false and misleading, bear no relation to reality, and come within the context of a failed attempt to cover up the crimes and grave violations committed by Damascus government militias against civilians. On the ground, the axes of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood are witnessing violent street clashes with Damascus government militias, during which heavy losses have been inflicted on their ranks.

Syria: Syrian security forces, led by Colonel Abdelghani, entered the Sheikh Maksoud district to reassure residents and representatives of Kurdish neighborhoods.

The Kurdish administration in northeast Syria has dismissed statements by Syrian state media that Damascus-affiliated forces have taken control of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsood neighborhood, stating that fighting is still ongoing

Explosions and gunfire heard in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo

Syrian Army Operations Command: We have completed the clearing of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo. We urge civilians to remain in their homes because elements of the SDF and PKK are hiding among them. Civilians can contact the military forces in case of any emergency.

The combing operation is still ongoing in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo. The operation is very delicate due to the large number of adjacent buildings and the SDF forces hiding within them