Syrian Officials: U.S.-Backed Force Kills Dozens in Aleppo

Health officials in Syria report that attacks by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have killed 24 civilians and injured 129 others in Aleppo. The casualties occurred in residential neighborhoods, the officials said. The SDF is a Kurdish-led militia alliance. It has been a major partner for the United States in the fight against the Islamic State group. These reported attacks on Aleppo, a government-controlled city, represent a significant escalation. Local authorities state the shelling began on Tuesday and continued. The SDF has not yet commented on the allegations. The incident sharply raises tensions in northern Syria. It highlights the complex conflict involving Syrian government troops, Turkish forces, Kurdish militias, and international powers.