ALEPPO, Syria, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Syrian army said that Aleppo's Kurdish neighbourhoods will be considered "closed military zones" as of 3.00pm (1200 GMT) on Wednesday, creating "humanitarian corridors" for civilians to leave through beforehand.

In a statement, the army said that "the Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafieh neighbourhoods will be considered closed military zones after 3.00pm today", adding that "two safe humanitarian crossings" would be put in place for civilians to leave.

On Wednesday, sporadic clashes between government troops and Kurdish forces continued following two days of major violence opposing the two sides, killing at least nine people.