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The Syrian government, backed by Russian air power, has managed to recapture the village of Coniss and is sending reinforcements into the region. Yet, the front lines remain volatile, with clashes ongoing and civilians caught in the crossfire. The conflict’s complex web includes Turkey’s call for peace negotiations and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces claiming to have taken seven villages from opposing factions—a claim disputed by Syrian state media.
The humanitarian impact is severe: the Norwegian Refugee Council warns of rising food shortages and civilian casualties as thousands of families become displaced. Experts fear that the current escalation could plunge Syria into a period akin to its darkest days over the past 14 years, where half a million lives have already been lost.