Syrian Defense Ministry issues evacuation orders for northern Aleppo areas

On January 8, 2026, the Syrian Defense Ministry issued five evacuation orders for areas in the northern Aleppo city, which is controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The evacuation orders are designated for the following locations:

• Youth Housing Development
• Martyrs Housing and April Park, located just south of the al-Shaqif micro district
• Two apartment blocks situated south of the Jewish Cemetery
• Several complexes west of al-Snoubari Park
• Saad bin Waqqas Mosque and Montana Mall

The evacuation orders have been marked in red on the accompanying map. This development comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.

For further context, similar situations have been reported in other areas of conflict, including recent developments in Aleppo.