Security sources: The main reason for the clashes is the PKK's concern over exploiting Syria's resources

Sources stated that within the framework of the March 10 Agreement, the PKK/YPG had been in negotiations with the opposing side for approximately10 months to peacefully withdrawfrom the Sheikh Maqsood andAshrafieh neighborhoods in Aleppo, butconducted political negotiations at various levelsreminding thatthe organization was trying to gain time at the table during this process,while on the ground, it was carrying out attackstargeting Aleppo city centerwith its attacksdestabilizing the regionand continuing to threaten civiliansthey noted.Theyrecorded.

This division in Aleppohasthey stated that it poses a serious threat not only to the security and stability of the region but also to its economic development, the security sources noted that the PKK/YPG elements in the region are, in the Syrian Iinternal security checkpoints affiliated with the Ministry of Interior, and as of January 5, ithas once again raised tensions in the regionthey recalled.

"The PKK's preference for conflict over consensusas a result, theresponsibility for alllosses lies with Qandil"

Following theclashes, the Syrian Ministry of Defensestated that the PKK/YPG had been expelled from the Sheikh Maqsood and Ashrafieh neighborhoods of Aleppo Stating that a limited operation was planned as of January 5th to removethe organization, the sources stated the following:

"During the planning and execution phases of the operation, thesafety of all Syrian citizens, including Kurds in the region,was prioritized to ensure they did not sufferharm. Maximum effort was exertedto prevent civilian casualties. Every possible measure was takenis. As part of these efforts, contact was established throughvarious channels with the SDF side. SDF General Commander Mazlum ABDİ, North and East Syria Autonomous Administration Department of Foreign Relations Co-Chair İlham AHMED and some other figures were open to agreementhas displayed a clear stance. In the initial stages of the operationtheoutskirts of Sheikh Maqsood were cleared of YPG elements without any serious clashing. However, after the Ashrafieh neighborhood was evacuated and the Sheikh Maqsood neighborhood was besieged, it was observed that the Qandilleadership issued instructions to itselements in the region to 'stay and fight'.It was seenhascontinued. The Syrian army hasmaintained its sensitivity toward civilians despite the 'clash'orders from Qandil.ThePKK'spreference for conflict instead of consensusAs a result of the attitude that precededthe conflict, theresponsibility for alllosses lies with Qandil. The PKK, byusing the people living inKurdish neighborhoods as human shields and firing positions, is putting the life and propertysecurity of the civilian population at risk.continues to jeopardizethe Syrian army's Although it has secured controlover the entirety ofSheikh Maqsood, PKK cadres who have positioned themselvesin the hospital and surrounding buildings are disregarding the lives of patients and the wounded,showing no regard for them.The Syrian army's sensitivity toward civiliansand its efforts to preventcivilian casualties are the main reasonsfor the PKK's positioning in the hospital. The PKK,through tunnels in the region,has carried out sniper fire from their hiding spots, resulting in many Syrian security personnel also have been martyred. From the very first moment the events began, the National Intelligence Organization has exerted intenseefforts to end theclashes throughconsensus and dialogue.Efforts are being made to ensurecivilians can leave the region without harm.The consensusthat wasbeing attemptedto be formed was obstructed by the PKK. Attemptswere made."

"TerrorThe process of a terror-free Turkey continues, and these events will not be able todisrupt this process."

Theterror organization PKK'sattempt to framewhat is happening in theregion as an issue concerning theKurdish peopleattempting tocharacterize it as an ethnic attackagainst theregion, security sources emphasized thatall of thesedevelopmentsareWhat is happening is that an armed terrorist organization, for its own interests,claims to represent the Kurdish people,whosesecurityis nothingmore thandisrespect. What is happeningin the region is not an Arab-Kurdish conflict as the PKK claims. The confThe main reason for the clashes is the PKK's concern about exploitingSyria's future and resources.The PKK's pressure on the SDF also damages the ground for a political settlement in Syria.The Kurdish peopleare an integral partof Syria. and its essential element. After the collapse of the regime, ethnic and religious-based divisive policies in Syria have been abandoned. The main goal hereand the effort being made is to ensure that all elements in Syriacan build a common future based on a foundation created through consensus and agreement in which they all participate. Despite all theseevents,the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process, which began under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, continues, and these eventswill not be able to derail the process,they assessed.

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