SDF Loses Aleppo International Airport to Syrian Rebels After Initial Control

Nov 30, 2024, 12:22 PM

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) initially took control of Aleppo International Airport and several other strategic locations in Aleppo province from Assad's forces without any reported fighting. However, subsequent reports indicate that Syrian opposition factions, including rebels from Idlib and the Syrian National Army (SNA), have now claimed control over Aleppo International Airport, suggesting a rapid shift in control. The SDF had moved a large military column to secure the airport and other areas like Sheikh Najjar Industrial City, Safira, Zahra, Nubul, and Maskanah, aiming to defend these positions against advancing Turkish-backed rebels. The situation remains fluid with different factions asserting control over key infrastructure in the region.