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Clashes erupted in Aleppo as Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters engaged amid Turkish officials' visit to Damascus, highlighting tensions over the planned integration of Kurdish-led forces into the Syrian army, with Turkey opposing the move due to its designation of the SDF as a terrorist organization and concerns over regional stability.
New violence erupted in Syria with clashes between government forces and Druze in Sweida, and between government-affiliated fighters and Kurdish-led forces in the north, challenging fragile ceasefires. The situation remains tense amid ongoing conflicts, humanitarian issues, and Israeli military operations near the Golan Heights.
Turkey-backed forces are advancing in northern Syria to combat Kurdish forces, which Turkey considers terrorists. This move comes amid Turkey's criticism of US support for the Syrian Democratic Forces, a group led by a Kurdish militia, in their fight against ISIS.
A Kurdish general has warned that the current U.S. strategy in Syria could lead to a resurgence of ISIS. The general expressed concerns over the potential consequences of U.S. military decisions in the region, emphasizing the importance of maintaining pressure on ISIS to prevent their regrouping and resurgence.
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have taken control of Deir ez-Zor, previously held by Syrian government forces, as part of a broader strategy to counter Turkish-backed militants and the Islamic State. This move comes amid escalating tensions in Syria, with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) advancing against Assad's regime. The SDF's actions aim to secure Kurdish territories and potentially leverage their position in the conflict, despite concerns over HTS's ties to Turkey and its implications for Kurdish security.
A recent rebel offensive in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Turkish-backed factions, has highlighted Turkey's influence in the region. The rebels captured Aleppo and launched an assault on Tel Rifaat, targeting Kurdish forces. While Turkey denies direct involvement, analysts suggest the offensive likely had Ankara's tacit approval, potentially strengthening President Erdoğan's position in future negotiations with Syria, Russia, and Iran. The situation underscores Turkey's complex role in Syria, balancing relations with Russia and addressing domestic political pressures related to Syrian refugees.
The US military is avoiding involvement in the recent conflict in northwest Syria, where Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has launched a surprise offensive against Assad regime forces and Kurdish-led groups, capturing Aleppo for the first time since 2016. The US, which considers HTS a terrorist organization, maintains a small troop presence in eastern Syria to support Kurdish forces against ISIS. The Biden administration has denied any involvement in the HTS offensive and is urging de-escalation, while concerns grow over potential regional instability and the response of Russia and Turkey.