Violent clashes break out in Syria – media (VIDEOS)

Kurdish and Syrian government forces have exchanged gunfire in Aleppo, according to media

Violent clashes erupted between Kurdish fighters, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and government forces in Aleppo on Monday night, according to several media outlets.

At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in exchanges of gunfire, according to the North Press Agency. People in various Aleppo neighborhoods rallied against the government, the outlet reported.

Al Arabiya cited the Syrian Defense Ministry as saying that the government “was moving as part of its redeployment plan.”

“We are committed to our agreement with the [SDF] and have no intention to carry out any military operations,” the quote read.

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The SDF claimed the clashes were a direct result “of provocations by factions of the interim government and their attempts to advance with tanks.”

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