A drone attack hit a government office in the middle of Aleppo city on Saturday. This happened while fighting between Syrian government forces and Kurdish groups. The blast took place shortly after a press meeting inside the building. At that time, the city’s governor and two ministers were also present there.
The attack happened in central Aleppo, a city that has faced conflict for many years. Syrian state media blamed the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces(SDF), for sending the drone. Officials said that the aim was to target government leaders and cause problems for city management as fighting in the area continues.
At the time of the strike, the governor and ministers were holding a press conference to update the public on security and ongoing efforts to calm fighting in parts of the city that have seen some of the worst battles in recent days. The blast damaged the top floors of the building, but officials have not yet shared clear details about any injuries or deaths.
Using drones in Aleppo shows that the Syrian war is now being fought in new ways. Reports say the SDF used the drone while fighting government forces in areas like Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh. This is first time when long-range drones were used in Aleppo city centre, showing how both sides have turned to new technology to strike targets.
Just a few hours before the drone attack, the Syrian army announced it would pause fighting in the Kurdish-controlled Sheikh Maqsoud area. The deal was supposed to have fighters leave the area, surrender their weapons, and move to the town of Tabqa in eastern Syria. But the drone attack happened just after this announcement, making people unsure if the peace will continue.
This attack is part of the ongoing violence in Aleppo. Over the past week, the Syrian army and the SDF have exchanged drone strikes, shelling residential areas and other government buildings. The fighting has forced thousands of people to leave their homes, especially in areas where the battles are the worst.
Syria’s state media spoke out against these drone attacks and asked for help from other countries to stop what they called ‘terrorist actions’ that put civilians and government buildings at risk. The Syrian government said these attacks show why their security steps are needed and promised to find and punish those responsible.
On the other hand, sources connected to the Kurdish-led forces have denied hitting civilian targets and say they did not strike the governorate building. No independent verification of responsibility has yet been confirmed, Both sides keep saying the other is at fault while the fighting goes on.
The situation in Aleppo is getting more dangerous after the recent attacks. Security forces have been deployed in multiple neighbourhoods to keep control and reduce the risk to civilians. In places like Ashrafieh, authorities are asking people to stay inside for their safety while fighting is happening near.
Aleppo has been a key part of the Syrian war, which started more than ten years ago. It began as a protest against the government but later turned into a bigger conflict with foreign countries and local armed groups getting involved, making it hard to find peace.
As more news comes out from Aleppo, the drone attack on the governorate building is another sign that peace is still far off in Syria. The city’s residents are once again caught between ongoing battles and political uncertainty, while leaders on all sides face pressure to find a solution that could stop the fighting and protect civilians.
