January 8, 2026
12 Dead, Thousands Flee Amid Fierce Clashes in Aleppo Between Syrian Army and Kurdish Fighters
At least 12 people died as violent clashes erupted in Aleppo between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters. Thousands fled after heavy shelling of Kurdish areas declared 'closed military zones' by the government. The conflict deepens Syria's unrest and tensions with Kurdish groups resisting government control.