A drone strike on a governorate building in Aleppo, Syria, escalated tensions between the Syrian army and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) during a news conference with high-ranking officials. This incident marks the SDF’s first use of long-range drones in Aleppo, amidst ongoing fighting in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood, leading to nearly 180,000 people displaced and 23 reported casualties. While the Syrian government announced a suspension of military operations, SDF officials disputed claims of government control in the area. The U.S. has expressed concern over the violence, urging all parties to protect civilians and seek resolution.
