Syrian state forces claim to have cleared the last Kurdish-held area in Aleppo's Sheikh Maksoud district following days of clashes. While the Syrian army stated it completed combing operations and that some Kurdish fighters were still hiding, Kurdish forces denied losing control and asserted they were resisting. Reports indicate civilians and fighters have been seen leaving the area, with some identified by Syrian officials as surrendering Kurdish security forces. The Asayish, however, denied these individuals were fighters, stating they were civilians forcibly displaced. International mediators were involved in discussions for a ceasefire and evacuation.