2nd Armored Division (Syria)
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The 2nd Armored Division (Arabic: الفرقة المدرعة الثانية) is a formation of the Syrian Army responsible for securing the northwestern approach to Latakia.[1] The division is part of the Syrian Army's 2nd Corps.
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2nd Armored Division | |
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الفرقة المدرعة الثانية | |
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) |
Garrison/HQ | Latakia |
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Commanders | |
Current Commander | Maj. Gen. Rifaat Khalil[3] |
Brigade Commanders | Brig. Gen. Gandhi Ibrahim[4] (48th Regiment) |
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