Syrian Democratic Forces soldiers stand guard in Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo, during a meeting between the SDF and American military officials, Jan. 16, 2026. (Credit: Orhan Qereman/Reuters) A soldier from Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stands guard on the day of a meeting between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) leaders and U.S. military leaders, in Deir Hafer, Syria. January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman
The Syrian army announced Saturday morning that it had taken control of the city of Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo, which Kurdish forces agreed to evacuate the previous day following recent clashes in the region of northern Syria.
In a statement broadcast on state television, the army said it had established “total military control” over Deir Hafer, while an AFP correspondent reported that troops were being deployed throughout the city.
The Syrian army announced Saturday morning that it had taken control of the city of Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo, which Kurdish forces agreed to evacuate the previous day following recent clashes in the region of northern Syria.
In a statement broadcast on state television, the army said it had established “total military control” over Deir Hafer, while an AFP correspondent reported that troops were being deployed throughout the city.
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