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Did fighting stop in Syria?

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Fighting in Aleppo, Syria, has decreased following a declared ceasefire and the withdrawal of Kurdish-led fighters from contested neighborhoods. However, sporadic clashes and ongoing tensions remain, and the situation is fragile with no full resolution reported.

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Relative calm in Syria’s Aleppo after days of fighting

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  • Aleppo saw intense battles between the army and Kurdish-led fighters.
  • Syrian Democratic Forces have withdrawn from contested neighborhoods. 11s
  • Evacuations were described as voluntary and temporary by officials. 48s
  • Displaced families arrived in Deir Hafir after days trapped in fighting. 56s
  • The situation highlights Syria's fragile security and ongoing civilian suffering. 1m 4s

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Relative calm in Syria’s Aleppo after days of fighting
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Al Jazeera
6 hours ago
Relative calm in Syria’s Aleppo after days of fighting

Tensions in Aleppo began to ease, with government reports stating SDF fighters have withdrawn from the last contested neighborhoods.

Syrian army tries to dislodge last Kurdish fighters from Aleppo
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Reuters
6 hours ago
Syrian army tries to dislodge last Kurdish fighters from Aleppo

The army continued clearing remaining Kurdish fighters after a cease-fire failed to end deadly clashes, with some fighters still resisting.

U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria, officials say
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CBS News
21 hours ago
U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria, officials say

Strikes followed Syria's announcement of a ceasefire with Kurdish fighters after three days of clashes in the north.

Syria announces ceasefire after days of clashes in Aleppo
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Africanews
2 days ago
Syria announces ceasefire after days of clashes in Aleppo

Syria's defence ministry announced a ceasefire in Aleppo after three days of violence between government forces and Kurdish fighters.

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