Anti-Assad forces captured significant portions of Aleppo, prompting Assad's forces to withdraw and Russia to conduct airstrikes. Foreign Minister Fidan engaged in diplomatic calls with Russian counterpart Lavrov, while Iran's Foreign Minister announced an upcoming visit to Turkey.
In domestic developments, public workers held a "Can't Make Ends Meet" protest in Ankara, continuing the pattern of economic demonstrations. DEM Party faced continued pressure as co-mayor of Dersim (Tunceli) Birsen Orhan was arrested, following previous days' trustee appointments.
The Justice Minister warned opposition leader Özgür Özel about "following Kılıçdaroğlu's fate," while CHP municipalities issued a joint declaration defending their administrations. Rescue efforts continued throughout the day for a worker trapped under debris in Istanbul's Güngören district, while meteorological services warned of severe weather conditions approaching next Wednesday.