Fighting between Assad and SDF

Fighting between Assad and SDF break out as Assad’s soldiers opened fire on the Syrian Democratic Forces Kurdish Forces, prompting the SDF to retaliate by beginning clashes in return. A training exercise was taking place near the point of the fight between Russian, Syrian, and Iranian forces.

It’s important to remember that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are an ally of the Nato Coalition in Syria.

There is approximately 50% of Syria under the hands of the Kurds, who make up the majority of the group.