A ceasefire agreement has been reached in Aleppo's Al-Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods, as announced by an official source via Syria TV at approximately 11:30 PM UTC on October 6th, 2025. This development follows a period of intense clashes between Syrian Army forces and the SDF, which had prompted negotiations for a cessation of hostilities. The agreement was announced just as the reporting window closed, marking a significant de-escalation after hours of conflict that involved artillery shelling, gunfire, and reports of civilian casualties. Previously, Syrian TV had reported the start of ceasefire talks around 10:05 PM UTC, indicating ongoing efforts to quell the violence. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) had previously attributed responsibility for casualties in the area to Al-Julani, citing a desire to control the neighborhoods and expel the Internal Security Forces (Asayish). Earlier in the day, heavy clashes had erupted between Syrian Arab Army forces and the SDF in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods, leading to civilian casualties and disruption. The conflict escalated after Syrian government forces reportedly used tear gas and live bullets against protesters. An SDF mortar shell reportedly landed in the Saif Al-Dawla neighborhood, causing one civilian death, according to an X post by ivarmm. The Syrian Army's Ministry of Defense confirmed deploying an anti-tank missile to neutralize an SDF heavy machine gun in Sheikh Maqsoud district, as reported by QalaatAlMudiq. The situation was described as the largest military escalation between Damascus and SDF forces since the fall of the regime, involving the detonation of an SDF tunnel and the sealing of exits to Kurdish neighborhoods, which led to protests and the use of tear gas and live ammunition by government forces. In response, SDF forces reportedly shelled government-controlled areas, resulting in casualties among internal security forces. Military reinforcements for the SDF were reportedly preparing to move towards Aleppo. Clashes had also been reported between 8:08 PM and 9:36 PM UTC, with the Syrian Army's Ministry of Defense citing a redeployment plan following SDF attacks, and the SDF denying targeting security barriers while accusing government factions of imposing a siege. Syria TV reported mosque announcements urging civilians not to leave the neighborhoods. The Syrian Army announced the destruction of an SDF heavy machine gun in Sheikh Maqsoud, while SDF forces reportedly targeted residential neighborhoods with mortar shells. Multiple Kurdish media outlets and a war monitor reported over a dozen protesters injured following a crackdown by security forces aligned with the Syrian interim government. The Syrian Army had earlier discovered and detonated an SDF tunnel near a joint checkpoint in Sheikh Maqsoud, causing damage to nearby buildings. The Interior Ministry spokesman stated that the SDF had not adhered to the March 10th agreement. Road closures to Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh districts earlier in the day had led to protests, during which at least 15 civilians were reportedly injured by live bullets and tear gas.
