Syrian Army Aleppo Kurdish Military Zone Declaration Triggers Mass Evacuation

The stability of Northern Syria hangs by a thread. The Syrian Army has officially declared Kurdish-controlled neighborhoods in Aleppo as "closed military zones," ordering an immediate civilian departure. This sudden shift signals a potential escalation in a region already scarred by decades of conflict.

Syrian Army Aleppo Kurdish Military Zone and Strategic Control

On January 7, 2026, military officials announced that these areas would be off-limits to civilians to facilitate upcoming security operations. According to local sources, the Syrian Army intends to consolidate its presence in the city’s outskirts, citing the need to neutralize external threats. However, the order has left thousands of residents with nowhere to go.

Growing Humanitarian Concerns and Kurdish Response

International monitors are sounding the alarm over a looming displacement crisis. While the Syrian government maintains that the measure is for national security, Kurdish leadership reportedly views this as an attempt to forcibly dismantle their self-administration in the city. The standoff reflects the ongoing struggle for autonomy within the broader Syrian landscape.