8th Armoured Division (Syria)
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| 8th Armoured Division | |
|---|---|
| الفرقة الثالثة المدرعة | |
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| Active | 2015–2024[1] |
| Country |  Ba'athist 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 | |
| Notable commanders | Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Khalifa[3] Maj. Gen. Jamal Jounes |
The 8th Armoured Division (Arabic: الفرقة الثامنة المدرعة) was a formation of the Syrian Army responsible for securing the northwestern approach to Hama prior to the fall of Ba'athist Syria.[1] 8th Armoured Division was part of the 3rd Corps.[1]
In 2021 the commander of the division was reported as Maj. Gen. Assaf Nisani.[4]