09.01.2026 17:10
As clashes between the army and the terrorist organization YPG intensify in Syria, the U.S. Special Representative for Syria, Tom Barrack, went to Damascus.
Tom Barrack, the U.S. Special Representative for Syria, went to the Syrian capital Damascus, where clashes between the terrorist organization YPG and the army continue.
TOM BARRACK WENT TO DAMASCUS The YPG, a terrorist organization not integrated into the Syrian army, launched attacks in the country after the deadline expired. While violent clashes occurred between the Syrian army and the terrorist organization, an operation against the YPG was announced. Tom Barrack, the U.S. Special Representative for Syria, went to Damascus, the capital of Syria, where chaos has escalated.
BARRACK'S CEASEFIRE STATEMENT Meanwhile, in a statement made in the morning, Tom Barrack, the U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and Special Representative for Syria, stated that they are working to extend the ceasefire implemented in Aleppo between 03:00 and 09:00. Barrack made a statement regarding the latest developments in Aleppo on his account on the U.S.-based X company's social media platform.
Tom Barrack, the U.S. Special Representative for Syria Expressing that the U.S. welcomed the temporary ceasefire declared last night in the Ashrafiyeh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods of Aleppo, Barrack thanked "all parties for their restraint and goodwill that made the temporary ceasefire possible."
Barrack noted that they hope to achieve a more lasting calm and deep dialogue this weekend through sustainable cooperation, stating, "This ceasefire is vital for initiating efforts to guide different segments, communities, and neighboring countries of Syria towards a single common path to security, inclusivity, and lasting peace."
"WE ARE WORKING TO EXTEND THE CEASEFIRE" Pointing out that there may be some issues, but the common goal is to prefer cooperation over conflict, Barrack expressed that they are working intensively to extend the deadline given until 09:00 under the temporary ceasefire reached.
The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced that the YPG/SDF terrorist organization was given a deadline between 03:00 and 09:00 to leave Aleppo, and a ceasefire would be implemented during these hours.
OPERATION AGAINST YPG/SDF IN ALEPPO Since January 6, the YPG/SDF terrorist organization has launched attacks on many points in Aleppo from the regions it occupies. The Damascus administration demanded that the YPG/SDF comply with agreements and end the attacks in Aleppo.
As the YPG/SDF continued its attacks, the Syrian army began pinpoint operations against the positions of the terrorist organization in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods of Aleppo, which it occupies. While clashes continue in the region, the terrorist organization has carried out attacks on many civilian settlements in Aleppo.
In the attacks carried out by the terrorist organization since January 6, 9 Syrians lost their lives, and 55 people, mostly civilians, were injured. The Aleppo City Center Committee announced that the number of those evacuated to safe areas in Aleppo is 142,000. The Syrian army has largely taken control of the Ashrafiyeh neighborhood.