219 Omer-e-Salis Division
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| 219 Omer-e-Salis Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 14 February 2022 - present |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Branch | Afghan Army |
| Role | Counterinsurgency |
| Size | 3.000 troops ca. |
| Part of | 207 Al-Farooq Corps |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Mullah Hafez Mujahid[1] |
The 219 Omer-e-Salis Division, also spelled Omar Salis Division, is a military formation of the Afghan Army established on 14 February 2022.[2]
The 219 Omer-e-Salis Division, part of 207 Al-Farooq Corps, is deployed in Badakhshan Province bordering Tajikistan, Pakistan and China.[3][4] According to official statements, the Division is to execute counter-insurgency tasks.[5]
The actual strength of the 219 Omer-e-Salis Division has not been disclosed. According to Radio Liberty, the Division is thought to include about 3,000 soldiers.[2]