1. Introduction: During January 2026, North and East Syria witnessed a large-scale military escalation, particularly during the first half of January 2026, as intense clashes erupted across multiple axes including Aleppo, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and al-Hasakah. This occurred in the context of a broad escalation of hostilities in the region between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), forces affiliated with the Syrian Transitional Government, and pro-…
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