Heavy clashes between the Syrian Army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have intensified in Aleppo, prompting thousands of residents to flee. To control the situation, local authorities have imposed a curfew across several neighborhoods, including Ashrafieh, Sheikh Maqsoud, Bani Zeid, Al-Sirian, Al-Hulok, and Al-Midan, effective until further notice, according to Al Jazeera.

The Aleppo Internal Security Command stated that the curfew aims to ensure public safety, maintain order, and prevent further casualties. During the curfew, all civilian movement is prohibited. The city’s media department reported that since fighting began earlier in the week, large numbers of people have fled from Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud.

The Syrian Army accused the SDF of shelling civilian areas with artillery and mortars, resulting in at least 22 deaths and 173 injuries this week. The SDF denied the allegations, claiming that casualties were caused by attacks from groups linked to the Damascus government.