Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-01-10

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• ⚔️ Aleppo and its countryside witnessed a wide security escalation after the SDF used drones and rockets against residential areas and government institutions, causing dozens of casualties, mostly women and children. The Syrian army responded with a limited security operation, expelling militants from Yassin Hospital, securing civilians, initiating debris removal and partial service restoration. The government emphasized civilian protection, non-targeting of the Kurdish community, and condemned the violations. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14], [Source 15], [Source 16], [Source 17], [Source 18], [Source 19], [Source 20], [Source 21], [Source 22], [Source 23], [Source 24], [Source 25], [Source 26], [Source 27], [Source 28], [Source 29], [Source 30], [Source 31], [Source 32], [Source 33], [Source 34], [Source 35], [Source 36], [Source 37], [Source 38], [Source 39], [Source 40], [Source 41], [Source 42], [Source 43], [Source 44], [Source 45], [Source 46], [Source 47]
• ⚔️ The Ministries of Defense and Information confirmed continued sweeps in Sheikh Maqsoud for civilian safety, with seized weapons, discovered booby-trapped hideouts, and warnings to residents. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8]
• ⚔️ The Syrian army’s operations directorate announced the completion of security sweeps in Sheikh Maqsoud, expelling SDF fighters from Yassin Hospital, disarming them, dismantling mines, and halting military operations, with continued warnings for residents regarding mines. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14]
• ⚔️ Aleppo Electricity Company restored Tareq Bin Ziad station after it was targeted by SDF and PKK, and maintenance continues in Ashrafieh and Bani Zeid stations and networks. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• ⚔️ The Syrian defense minister held a call with his Turkish counterpart to discuss common issues. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 🌍 The Syrian Ministry of Interior participated in an international forum in Rabat to exchange expertise on the security of major sports events. - [Source]
• ⚔️ The Deputy Minister of Interior inspected the police college’s readiness to host the first officers’ course after the Aleppo events. - [Source]
• 🤝 Relief campaigns were launched in Kabina village in Latakia countryside and western Rural Sweida to support displaced people with heating materials and food. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 🤝 The European Union allocated 600 million euros to support Syria over two years, according to official sources. - [Source]
• 🤝 Security forces facilitated civilian evacuation from Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, prepared shelters, warned against return without official clearance; partial return of residents and services started, and committees were formed to meet needs. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11]