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Complete list of Syrian forces taking part in southern Syria offensive
2018-06-10
[ALMASDARNEWS] The Syrian military is preparing to launch their largest offensive of the war next week, as they finalize their plans to kickoff this imperative operation in the provinces of Dara’a and Al-Quneitra.

According to a military source in Damascus, the government offensive will be led by two major forces in the Syrian Arab Army: the Tiger Forces and 4th Division.

The Tiger Forces are tasked with retaking the southern districts of Dara’a city, while the 4th Division will be split between the Al-Quneitra and Dara’a governorates.

Joining these two divisions will be a large number of soldiers and paramilitary troops that were previously deployed in the Damascus, Al-Sweida, Homs, and Hama governorates.

Below is a list of units participating in this battle:

Syrian Arab Army :

4th Division
    39th Brigade
    40th Brigade
    42nd Brigade (Ghiath Forces)

5th Armored Division
    15th Brigade

7th Division

9th Division
    Shock Forces

15th Special Forces Division

90th Brigade

Republican Guard
    105th Brigade
    106th Brigade

Palestine Liberation Army (Palestinian wing of the Syrian Army)

Tiger Forces
Posted by:Fred

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