72nd Division (Syria)

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72nd Division
ActiveMarch 2025 - present
Country Syria
Branch Coat of arms of Syria.svg Syrian Army
Area of responsibility Aleppo Governorate
Engagements Druze insurgency in Southern Syria (2025–present)
Commanders
Current
commander		 Colonel Doghan Suleiman

The 72nd Division (also referred to as Division 72) is a Syrian Army division established in 2025 [1] and based in Aleppo Governorate. [2]

Contents

The 72nd Division personnel orginates from the pro-Turkish Syrian National Army (SNA). [1] [2]

History

The 72nd Division was established in March-April 2025. The establishment of the Division is based on the merger of five pro-Turkish rebel militias: Sultan Murad Division, Sultan Muhammad al-Fateh Division, Liwa al-Waqas, Muntasir Billah Brigade, and 51st Division. [1] These organizations operated in northern Syria under the Syrian National Army and received significant Turkish support while cooperating with the Turkish Land Forces in several operations. [1]

Operations

Soldiers of the 72nd Division were among the forces sent to the Suwayda during July 2025 due to the clashes with Druze forces.[ citation needed ]

Organisation

The 72nd Division is led by Colonel Doghan Suleiman. [3] The Division controls six subordinate brigades: [1]

See also

Notes and references

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Shapira, Boaz (31 Jul 2025). "Special Report – The New Syrian Army" (PDF). israel-alma.org. Alma - Research and Education Center. pp. 30–31. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 Waters, Gregory (28 Mar 2025). "The New Syrian Army: Structure and Commanders". www.syriarevisited.com.
  3. ↑ Nelson, Mateo (27 June 2025). "Turkey in Syria: Temporary necessity turned permanent presence?". Syria Direct. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
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