ALBAWABA - In the most recent report by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), nearly 50 thousand Syrians were displaced across Idlib and northern Aleppo as opposition forces continued "Operation Deterrence Against Aggression" operation to take over towns from the control of the Assad regime forces.
Local reports revealed that at least dozens of civilians have been killed and many more injured, including a substantial number of women and children. The magnitude of civilian casualties in many locations is unknown due to instability.
Local health authorities say that at least eight civilians have been killed in Idlib. At least 59 other people suffered injuries, including 29 children and 20 women.
The latest fighting has displaced tens of thousands of people, primarily in Idlib, Aleppo, and Hama. There have also been rumors of a large number of civilians relocating from sections of Aleppo to northeastern Syria.
OCHA warned that the situation remains very volatile, urging that the priority is delivering humanitarian needs including food, non-food items, cash, and shelter, particularly as winter approaches.
Curfews were imposed in Aleppo City on Friday and Saturday, and all public facilities, including colleges and schools, were closed. Hospitals are said to be overloaded with injured people, while banks and ATM machines are running out of cash.
Adam Abdelmoula, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, highlighted the terrible humanitarian crisis in Aleppo, where violence has killed civilians, including women and children, displaced families, and disrupted key services since November 27.
He described the situation as "tragic" and asked all sides involved in the war to immediately cease hostilities and prioritize civilian protection, especially the safety of relief workers.
"The people of Syria must not endure more suffering, and we urge dialogue to be given an opportunity," he said in a post on X.
