The Syrian interim government accused the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of violating a withdrawal agreement on Friday, prompting the Syrian army to launch a security operation in Aleppo's Sheikh Maksoud district.
Renewed clashes with shelling and gunfire erupted in parts of Aleppo on Friday evening, following unsuccessful efforts by Syrian authorities to enforce the SDF's withdrawal from the city. Military tanks were stationed at street corners, and heavy gunfire lit up the night sky as fighting intensified.
The Syrian army is currently engaged in clashes with Kurdish groups in Sheikh Maksoud, one of only two remaining Kurdish-controlled neighborhoods in Aleppo, where fighters have refused to withdraw. Kurdish forces have maintained control over these districts since the early stages of the Syrian conflict that began in 2011.
Earlier on Friday, the Syrian government announced a ceasefire and demanded a full withdrawal, even providing buses for fighters to leave the area. However, the vehicles returned empty after Kurdish councils rejected the agreement and vowed to defend their neighborhoods.
As hostilities escalated, local authorities attempted to establish humanitarian corridors for civilians trapped near the front lines.
"Humanitarian corridors were opened today to ensure the safe passage of civilians in areas near the front lines to safer areas within Aleppo. The Aleppo Governorate provided a number of buses, ambulances, and temporary shelters for these civilians who are now leaving the areas near the front lines," said Abdulkarim Lela, director of Aleppo Media Directorate.
Hundreds of residents fled on foot, with many of them angry, exhausted, and devastated after years of repeated displacement.
"We've been displaced for over fifteen years. Every time we move somewhere, we run, we run and flee. Where are you taking us? What are you trying to make us live? What does this mean? This is unacceptable. We don't know where to live, where to stay, where to go," said Muhammad Al-Awaid Muhammad, a resident.
"What is the sin of these children? My son, your son, their son, what is their sin?" said Idris Haj Abdo, father of a young child.
Syrian Army conducts security operation in Aleppo amid ceasefire breakdown
The Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is emerging as a key engine for China's fast-growing low-altitude economy by leveraging its dense industrial networks, efficient logistics systems, and rapid innovation capacity.
From logistics and manufacturing to urban services, the region is building an integrated industrial chain that allows low-altitude industries to scale up at unprecedented speed, thus turning drone-based applications from isolated trials into large-scale, commercial operations.
China's 15th Five-Year Plan, covering 2026 to 2030, calls for the cultivation of new pillar industries and the accelerated development of strategic emerging industrial clusters, including the low-altitude economy.
At a drone operations center in Bao'an District, Shenzhen City in south China's Guangdong Province, a dozen logistics drones take off and land within minutes. Urgently needed production parts, documents, and small parcels are dispatched from here to cities in the province including Dongguan, Zhongshan, and Zhuhai.
Behind these high-flying aircraft lies what observers describe as an "invisible industrial chain", built on speed and efficiency.
"Look at this aircraft. About 90 percent of its components come from nearby areas. Relying on Shenzhen's strong logistics capabilities and its complete supply chain, these parts can be delivered to our factory within half an hour for assembly, processing, and production," said Li Kunhuang, person-in-charge of Shenzhen GODO Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Once a new product is unveiled, testing and calibration begin immediately at the drone testing field. As soon as the process is completed, the new models can be put into real-world operation, realizing almost “zero delay” from research and development to application.
Supported by a robust industrial chain, low-altitude routes in Shenzhen are effectively connecting the urban landscape. From its Bao'an District to Songshan Lake in Dongguan City, production components can be delivered within one hour. Supplies are transported between Zhuhai City's Xiangzhou Port to Dong'ao Island in just 25 minutes. And light industrial goods can travel round-trip within a single day between Guzhen Town in Zhongshan City and Xinhui District in Jiangmen City.
More low-altitude application scenarios are expected to be implemented in the near future.
In Qianhai District, Shenzhen is accelerating the construction of a pilot demonstration zone of low-altitude integrated three-dimensional transportation hub.
"We have built the country's first low-altitude integrated three-dimensional transportation hub, and are gradually developing a pilot flight zone that integrates multiple scenarios such as inspection, logistics, and cultural tourism. This will provide technical support for the next step of commercializing cross-border logistics and emergency rescue services across the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area," said Wu Xuemin, head of the Shenzhen Qianhai Low-Altitude Integrated Three-Dimensional Transportation Hub Pilot Demonstration Zone.
Integrated supply chains propel Greater Bay Area's low-altitude economy growth
