Syrian Army Reports Drone Assaults in Aleppo

(MENAFN) The Syrian Army announced on Sunday that the YPG/SDF terrorist group carried out over 25 suicide drone strikes against its positions in the rural areas of Aleppo, violating a recently prolonged ceasefire, according to a news agency.

In an official communiqué, the Army’s Operations Command stated that SDF units attacked Syrian Army deployment points near the Ayn al-Arab region, also known as Kobani, by using more than 25 explosive FPV (first-person view) drones. These assaults led to the destruction of four military vehicles.

The statement further noted that the SDF struck the M4 highway as well as surrounding villages, resulting in injuries to several civilians.

According to the Operations Command, the army is presently evaluating the on-ground conditions and examining possible courses of action.

“The Syrian Army is considering its operational choices in response to the targeting of civilians and its deployment positions and will take the necessary measures,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Defense Ministry’s Media and Communications Department reported that the SDF launched more than 25 FPV suicide drones from locations around Ayn al-Arab, with the majority aimed at civilian houses and roads in the town of Sarrin, located south of the city, as cited by the news agency. The strikes caused numerous civilian injuries.

The ministry also confirmed that Syrian Army units successfully intercepted and downed several drones before they could hit roads and residential homes in eastern Aleppo.

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