| 8th Armoured Division | |
|---|---|
| الفرقة الثالثة المدرعة | |
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| Active | 2015–present[1] |
| Country |  Syria |
| Allegiance |  Syrian Armed Forces |
| Branch |  Syrian Arab Army |
| Type | Armoured division |
| Role | Armoured warfare |
| Size | up to 10,000 soldiers (2019) |
| Part of | 3rd Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Hama |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Maj. Gen. Assaf Nisani[3] |
| Notable commanders | Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Khalifa[4] Maj. Gen. Jamal Jounes |
The 8th Armoured Division (Arabic: االفرقة الثالثة المدرعة) is a formation of the Syrian Army responsible for securing the northwestern approach to Hama.[1] 8th Armoured Division is part of the 3rd Corps.[1]
- ^ a b c d George 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. "Breaking: Syrian Army Launches Offensive South of Idlib City". Al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- ^ Muhsen al-Mustafa (9 November 2021). "Chain of Command in the Syrian Military: Formal and Informal Tracks". Omran Center for strategic studies. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Syria appointed Major General Ibrahim Khalifa as Commander of the 8th Armored Division".