| 11th Armored Division | |
|---|---|
| الفرقة 11 مدرعة | |
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| Active | 1982–present[1] |
| Country |  Syria |
| Allegiance |  Syrian Armed Forces |
| Branch |  Syrian Arab Army |
| Type | Armored division |
| Role | Armored warfare |
| Size | 11,000 soldiers (2018)[1] |
| Part of | 3rd Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Homs |
| Engagements |
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| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Maj. Gen. Muhammad Deeb |
| Brigade Commanders | Brig. Gen. Ramez Sultan (87th Brigade)[9] |
| Notable commanders | Lt. Gen. Ali al-Hussain † |
11th Armored Division (Arabic: الفرقة 11 مدرعة) is an elite formation of the Syrian Army.[1] In 2019, the 11th Armored Division participated in the Operation Dawn of Idlib.[10] The division was established in 1982 and is part of the 3rd Army Corps.[1]
- ^ a b c d e Gregory Waters (18 July 2019). "The Lion and The Eagle: The Syrian Arab Army's Destruction and Rebirth". Middle East Institute. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Leith Fadel (15 January 2015). "Idlib: The Al-Nusra Front Launches an Offensive at Tal Salmo". almasdar news. Archived from the original on 28 July 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
- ^ "Syria's Nusra seizes tanks, APCs from Assad's army". Middle East Eye. December 20, 2014. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
- ^ Leith Fadel. "Breaking: Syrian Army Launches Offensive South of Idlib City". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- ^ Leith Fadel (26 April 2015). "Update from Jisr Al-Shughour - Fierce Clashes at the National Hospital". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ^ Leith Fadel (26 March 2015). "Complete Field Report from Idlib City: Islamist Groups Fail to Progress". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 27 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ Tomson, Chris (11 December 2016). "ISIS fully retakes Palmyra in stunning blitz offensive – Map update". al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 11 December 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
- ^ Leith Fadel (24 September 2017). "[Graphic 18+] Jihadist corpses litter northern Hama battlefield – video". al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 12 June 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ Unknown #Russian officer awarding Brigadier General Ramez Sultan in late October 2022.
- ^ "Large number of Syrian soldiers deployed to Al-Ghaab Plain, offensive to begin soon". Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز. 2019-07-17. Archived from the original on 18 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-07-18.