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Syrian Army announces new commander of elite Republican Guard unit
[ALMASDARNEWS] The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) High Command has announced a new commander of their elite 30th Division of the Elite Republican Guard in Aleppo.

General Malek ’Aliya was named the commander of the 30th Division after completing several successful missions for the Syrian Army in a number of province.

As commander of the 30th Division, General ’Aliya will be tasked with leading the operation in the western part of Aleppo City; in particular, the New Aleppo, Layramoun, and al-Zahra’a areas.

The Syrian Army is gearing up to launch two offensives in Aleppo, which will focus on the western and southern parts of the province.
Posted by: Fred 2017-10-28
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