Clashes erupted in northern Syria's Aleppo between government troops and Kurdish-led forces, resulting in at least nine deaths, most of whom were civilians. This marks one of the deadliest confrontations between the two sides in recent months, with both parties blaming each other for initiating the violence. The fighting comes amid stalled efforts to merge the Kurdish administration and military into Syria's new government, raising concerns about the future of the integration deal. Tensions remain high in Aleppo, particularly in its Kurdish-majority neighborhoods, as the conflict continued into the night.