The Syrian army is moving to take control of areas previously held by the SDF in the governorate of Aleppo. Its forces have taken control of Deir Hafer, some 50km (30 miles) east of the city of Aleppo, after the SDF announced it would start withdrawing from its strongholds in the city.

In the space of two days, the Syrian military, aided by tribal militia, has driven Kurdish forces from wide swathes of northern Syria that they have held for more than a decade.

Kurdish-led forces withdrew on Sunday from Syria's largest oil field, a conflict monitor said, as government troops extended their grip over swathes of territory in the country's north and east.

Turkey warned Tuesday it would not tolerate "provocations" as Kurds in the country prepared to protest over a military offensive targeting Kurds in Syria that has also angered the militant PKK.

Turkey views a recent integration deal between Syria's government and Kurdish forces as a pivotal moment, facilitated by Turkish intelligence to ensure calm among involved parties. The agreement is seen as crucial for restoring Syrian state control.

Syrian government forces have taken control of the northern city of Tabqa and the country’s largest dam, wresting them from Kurdish-led fighters, according to Syrian state media.

Military takes control of Tabqa in Raqqa governorate, and President al-Sharaa signs a decree recognising Kurdish rights.

The U.S. military carried out an additional round of what it called "large-scale strikes" against multiple ISIS targets in Syria.