SDF forces withdraw from eastern Aleppo countryside under Mazloum Abdi’s orders.

Redeployment focuses on areas east of the Euphrates amid shifting frontlines.

Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), announced the withdrawal of SDF units from the eastern Aleppo countryside, signaling a strategic redeployment east of the Euphrates River.

 

The move comes amid escalating military pressures in northern Syria, where multiple factions are vying for control of key territories. Abdi emphasized that the repositioning aims to consolidate defenses and strengthen operational readiness in SDF-controlled regions.

 

Strategic Repositioning

SDF sources indicated that the pullback is not a retreat but a tactical maneuver to reinforce positions along the Euphrates and respond to emerging security threats. Analysts suggest the redeployment could also aim to secure supply lines and maintain influence in resource-rich areas east of the river.

 

Regional Implications

The withdrawal is likely to alter the balance of power in northern Syria, particularly around Aleppo, where government forces, Turkish-backed factions, and opposition groups have all maintained active fronts. Observers warn that the redeployment could trigger new clashes if rival groups attempt to fill the vacated areas.