66th Division (Syria)
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| 66th Division | |
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| Active | March 2025 - present |
| Country | Syria |
| Branch |  Syrian Army |
| Area of responsibility | Deir ez-Zor |
| Engagements | SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes (2025–present) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Ahmad al-Muhmad |
The 66th Division of the Syrian Army, established between March and April 2025, under the Syrian Transitional Government, is responsible for the eastern border region of Syria, which includes Al-Bukamal, and Deir ez-Zor, covering a sector of more than 250 kilometers. Most of the division's personnel are former members of the Liberation and Construction Movement and the Zubair bin al-Awam Brigade of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Sunni Islamist paramilitary group.[1][2][3]
The division is tasked with securing and monitoring Syria’s eastern border areas, maintaining control over key crossings and transport routes.[4]