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Alepo Under Attack: Casualties Reported After FDS Assault
In the ongoing turmoil within Syria, the city of Aleppo witnessed a violent attack by the Forces of Democratic Syria (FDS) on security posts in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods. This assault resulted in multiple casualties, marking another grim chapter in the conflict that has long gripped the nation.
On October 7, 2025, an officer from the Internal Security Forces tragically lost his life with four others sustaining injuries when FDS launched a coordinated attack using mortars and heavy machine-gun fire against residential zones near these neighborhoods. According to security sources who spoke with SANA, the aggression led not only to military casualties but also inflicted harm upon civilians, casting a shadow of grief across the affected communities.
The correspondent from SANA in Aleppo detailed that several wounded individuals were rushed to Al-Razi Hospital, where it was confirmed some succumbed to their injuries due to the severity. Additionally, FDS operatives strategically positioned snipers on rooftops in both neighborhoods, further exacerbating the peril for local residents.
In a particularly harrowing incident, a woman sustained injuries from sniper fire in Sheikh Taha neighborhood, and children were not spared as bombs fell upon Al-Midan and Bustan al-Basha areas. In Saif Al-Dawla, another civilian was killed, with four others injured due to projectile attacks by the FDS.
Military sources reported that during these hostilities, a tunnel connecting FDS positions to military sites in Al-Ashrafieh was discovered and subsequently destroyed. This tunnel had been exploited for infiltration and sabotage against government forces. In an apparent diversionary tactic, some FDS members disguised as civilians resorted to hurling stones and wielding sticks at checkpoints while armed units conducted direct assaults.
Following these attacks, Syrian army units responded swiftly by establishing new security checkpoints and sealing off all access routes to the impacted neighborhoods. These measures were part of a broader strategy to contain the spread of violence around Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, highlighting the persistent volatility in Aleppo’s landscape.
The tragic events in Aleppo underscore the relentless cycle of conflict that continues to affect Syria, leaving a trail of suffering for its citizens. As international bodies observe, the situation calls for renewed efforts toward peace and stability in the region.
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