Syrian Army Accused of Shelling in Aleppos Sheikh Maqsoud Area
January 9, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Syrian Army Shells Ammunition Depot in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud Neighborhood
A video has been released by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), showing what appears to be Syrian army shelling in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo. The footage, which was shared on social media, shows a large ammunition and weapons depot belonging to the SDF coming under attack.
The location of the incident is reported to be in the Sheikh Maqsoud area of Aleppo, which has been a site of conflict in Syria’s civil war. The Syrian Democratic Forces have been actively involved in fighting against various groups in the region, including the Syrian government and other militant organizations.
The SDF has not commented on the video or the incident itself. However, it is believed that the shelling was carried out by the Syrian army, although this has not been officially confirmed.
The Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood has been a key location for the SDF in their efforts to control Aleppo. The area has seen significant fighting between various groups over the past few years, and it remains a contested region in Syria’s ongoing conflict.
Further details on the incident are not yet available, but the video released by the SDF provides evidence of the shelling that took place in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo.
Source: Al Jazeera