Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation announced the suspension of all flights to and from Aleppo International Airport for 24 hours, due to ongoing clashes between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the city.

The authority said the decision was taken to ensure the safety of civil aviation and passengers, in light of the deteriorating security situation in and around Aleppo.

Earlier, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported that SDF forces shelled residential neighborhoods in Aleppo, prompting Syrian army units to engage in clashes with them.

No official information has yet been released regarding casualties or material damage, as security tensions continue to escalate in the city.