The development comes after deadlines given to SDF fighters to lay down the arms have expired.

The Syrian army has declared Aleppo’s Kurdish areas 'closed military zones' and ordered civilians to leave.

Syria's army has commenced concentrated artillery strikes targeting SDF positions inside Aleppo city neighbourhoods.

Thousands displaced in Aleppo as clashes between Syrian forces and the SDF intensify for the third consecutive day.

'A full curfew' imposed in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh, and four nearby areas, Aleppo's internal security command says.

Syria's Defence Ministry has announced a ceasefire in Aleppo neighbourhoods after fighting killed 22 people.

Syria's Defence Ministry has announced a ceasefire in Aleppo neighbourhoods after fighting killed 22 people.

Syria's Defence Ministry has announced a ceasefire in Aleppo neighbourhoods after fighting killed 22 people.

Kurdish fighters are refusing to leave Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud areas and intend to 'resist' the Syrian army.

SDF fighters are refusing to leave Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud areas and intend to 'resist' the Syrian army.

Syrian army has given SDF fighters a new deadline to lay down the arms and has also warned of imminent attacks.

The development comes after deadlines given to SDF fighters to lay down the arms have expired.

Syrian army announces the start of a military operation in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood of Aleppo.

The Syrian army is locked in intense fighting in Aleppo after SDF fighters refused to withdraw under a ceasefire.

State news agency is reporting that the Syrian army would suspend all military activities in Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud