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As the dust settles over Aleppo, the ramifications of this collapse extend far beyond the battlefield. The insurgent victory has emboldened Turkish influence and raised the specter of new territorial disputes. The geopolitical landscape of Syria is shifting once again, with implications for Kurdish factions and the Assad regime.
In subsequent days following the capture of Aleppo, various insurgent groups continue to consolidate power. Kurdish militias, sensing an opportunity, have intensified their own military operations, often clashing with the newly empowered rebel forces—a testament to the disarray within the country.