The Ikhshidid forces left behind in Syria were relatively weak, and the Hamdanid leader, having gained the support of the Banu Kilab, had little difficulty in capturing Aleppo on 29 October 944.
Pasukan Ikhshidid yang pergi ke Suriah relatif sadar, dan pemimpin Hamdaniyah, yang meraih dukungan dari Banu Kilab, memiliki sedikit kesulitan dalam menaklukan Aleppo pada 29 Oktober 944.