SDF, Damascus-aligned groups clash in Aleppo and Deir ez-Zor

Armed clashes erupted on Saturday between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian government-aligned groups in several areas across Aleppo and Deir ez-Zor countrysides.

Shafaq News correspondent reported that machine-gun fire was exchanged for more than two hours along the Deir Hafer axis in eastern Aleppo. Tensions have continued across multiple fronts in eastern Aleppo, following a rocket attack by government forces on November 21 that targeted SDF positions in the Maadan, Raqqa.

The SDF said in a statement that the pro-government groups targeted its positions in Abu Hamam in eastern Deir ez-Zor, prompting a response under engagement rules, adding that the attacks included rockets drones.
The Syrian authorities have not commented on the event.

A ceasefire agreed on October 7 has failed to halt escalating clashes between the SDF and Syrian government forces in northern and eastern Syria.