On January 8, 2026, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) crossed al-Zahoor Street and captured al-Kalima School, located at coordinates 36.22291, 37.14046, in the southern part of the al-Ashrafiyeh district of Aleppo city.
This development marks a significant advance for SDF forces in the ongoing conflict in the region. The situation in northern Aleppo has been fluid, with various military movements reported in recent days. For more information on the current state of affairs, see our recent developments regarding evacuation orders issued by the Syrian Defense Ministry for northern Aleppo areas.
As the conflict continues, the capture of strategic locations like al-Kalima School could have implications for the control of the area. Further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
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