Heavy clashes between Syrian Army forces and the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) are ongoing in Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods, resulting in casualties on both sides and widespread civilian impact between 8:08 PM and 9:36 PM UTC on October 6th, 2025. The Syrian Army's Ministry of Defense confirmed movements as part of a redeployment plan following repeated SDF attacks, while the SDF denied targeting security barriers and accused government factions of imposing a siege, according to statements from both parties. During this reporting period, the Syrian Army announced the destruction of an SDF heavy machine gun in Sheikh Maqsoud that was targeting residential areas, as reported by Syria TV. Conversely, SDF forces reportedly targeted residential neighborhoods in Al-Midan and Bustan Al-Basha with mortar shells, according to SANA via Syria TV. Multiple Kurdish media outlets and a war monitor reported that over a dozen protesters were injured following a crackdown by security forces aligned with the Syrian interim government. Gunfire was heard in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh as clashes escalated between protesters and Syrian government forces, according to North Press Agency. Positions remained unchanged around several checkpoints, with confirmed casualties on both sides, the full extent of which has yet to be verified, as stated by Qalaat AlMudiq. Badran Çiya Kurd, speaking on behalf of special management, stated that any attack on the people in the two neighborhoods would be met with protective measures, warning that the current "sedition" could lead to a new war. Earlier in the day, the Syrian Army discovered and detonated a tunnel dug by the SDF under areas controlled by Damascus near a joint checkpoint in Sheikh Maqsoud. While no casualties were reported from the tunnel detonation itself, nearby buildings sustained damage, according to Qalaat AlMudiq. The Interior Ministry spokesman, Noureddine Pope, stated that the SDF has not adhered to the March 10th agreement and has created provocations, with the latest abuses involving internal security elements at the entrances to Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods. Entry and exit movements were fully stopped from Al-Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods due to the clashes, with dozens of families reportedly stuck, according to Syria TV. Mosques broadcasted loudspeaker announcements urging civilians not to leave these neighborhoods. The Governor of Aleppo stated that efforts are underway with concerned parties to calm the situation and stop the clashes. The Ministry of Defense confirmed that movements of the Syrian Arab Army are within a redeployment plan following repeated SDF attacks targeting army and security forces and their attempts to control new points, as stated by Damas Post. The Ministry reiterated its commitment to the March 10th agreement and denied intentions for military operations, emphasizing the army's responsibility to preserve lives and property. Earlier in the day, the Syrian Army had discovered and detonated a tunnel dug by SDF forces that linked their sites to an area behind army and security points, which the army stated was intended to target them. Sham TV reported that a number of civilians were injured as a result of ongoing clashes, and footage shared online shows heavy machine gun fire directed towards STG troops.
