Third Legion (Syria)
| Third Legion[1] | |
|---|---|
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| Leaders | Abdul Salam Hamidi[2] |
| Dates of operation | October 18, 2021[3]–January 29, 2025 |
| Country | Syria |
| Group(s) | Levant Front[4] Jaysh al-Islam[5] 51st Division Peace Brigades Sultan Malek Shah (left in July 2022)[6] Glory Corps (left in June 2024) |
| Headquarters | Afrin (formerly)[7] |
| Part of | |
| Allies | Liberation and Construction Movement[5] |
| Opponents | Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham[9] Hamza Division Sultan Suleiman Shah Brigade[5] |
| Battles and wars | |
The Third Legion is a faction of the Syrian National Army.
History
[edit]The Third Legion fought with members of the Eastern Sector of Ahrar al-Sham, also known as the 32nd Division, which had formerly been part of the Third Legion, but defected to Ahrar al-Sham in June 2022. The fighting killed at least five fighters on both sides, with more being wounded. It also killed two civilians and injured two more. Ahrar al-Sham reinforcements from Idlib were blocked from arriving by members of the National Front for Liberation, which closed a border crossing. The Third Legion took control of Tall Battal.[10]
The group clashed with the Hamza Division and other factions following the murder of Aleppo-based activist and his wife by the Hamza Division in October 2022, expelling the Hamza Division from al-Bab.[12] Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham intervened on the side of the Hamza Division on 11 October.[13] Turkey deployed its armed forces to the area on 18 October.[14] Hayat Thaeroon for Liberation stopped the infighting by separating HTS and the Third Legion fighters.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ Al Nofal, Walid (13 October 2022). "Is Damascus reaping the fruits of local factions' campaign against military security-linked 'gangs' in Suwayda?". Syria Direct. Translated by Mateo Nelson. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ^ "Turkish-backed Syrian forces expect military operation soon". Al Jazeera English. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "Six Syrian armed opposition factions merged under the name "Third Corps."". Al-Mayadeen Net. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Walid Al Nofal (19 April 2022). "Mergers and tensions within the Syrian National Army: A 'struggle for existence'". Syria Direct. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ a b c Orwa Ajjoub (26 October 2022). "HTS, Turkey, and the future of Syria's north". Middle East Institute. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "New Split in Turkish-backed SNA north of Syria's Aleppo". North Press Agency. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "HTS takes full control over Syria's Afrin". North Press Agency. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ Khaled al-Jeratli; Hassan Ibrahim; Hussam al-Mahmoud; Jana al-Issa (20 October 2022). "Combat economy may lead to annihilation War of alliances draws the map of Syrian north". Enab Baladi. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "Clashes renew between HTS, Turkish-backed faction in Syria's Afrin". North Press Agency. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Seven dead as clashes erupt in northern Syria". The New Arab. 19 June 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Reinforcements to Turkish-backed Third Legion arrive in Syria's Afrin". North Press Agency. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ Walid Al Nofal (12 October 2022). "'Accountability, or fall': Syrian National Army's Hamza Division under fire after assassination of opposition activist in northern Aleppo". Syria Direct. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ Walid Al Nofal (14 October 2022). "Interests over ideology: Why al-Jolani is expanding into northern Aleppo, and how Turkey might respond". Syria Direct. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "Turkish Troops Deploy in Syrian Town to Halt Inter-Opposition Fighting". Asharq Al-Awsat. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "HTS halts offensive in northern Syria as Turkey moves to end inter-rebel clashes". The New Arab. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
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