Damascus [Syria], January 14: After a recent de-escalation in heavy fighting in Aleppo, the Syrian army has once again declared areas near the city a "military exclusion zone," according to a statement published by the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on Tuesday.
The army accused the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of regrouping militarily in several locations, including Deir Hafer and Maskanah, in coordination with the remnants of the former al-Assad regime.
Residents were urged to stay away from positions held by the SDF, while all armed groups were called on to withdraw to areas east of the Euphrates River.
Source: Qatar Tribune
