40th Division (Syria)
| 40th Division | |
|---|---|
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| Active | February 2025 – present |
| Country | Syria |
| Branch |  Syrian Army |
| Type | Infantry division |
| Role | Security and stabilization |
| Size | ~3,000 personnel |
| Garrison/HQ | Daraa |
| Nickname | Southern Division (initially) |
| Equipment | Small arms, light vehicles |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Binyan al-Hariri |
The commander of the division is Binyan Ahmad al-Hariri (Abu Fares).[1] Initially, during the Syrian civil war, al-Hariri joined the Salafi-jihadist group Liwa al-Muhajireen wal-Ansar and later became the commander and co-founder of the Islamist-Salafi militant group Ahrar al-Sham, which fought in the conflict to establish an Islamic state governed by Sharia law.[2][3]
Under the 40th Division, four brigades are expected to operate:[1]
- Western Daraa Countryside Brigade (led by Ahmad al-Qassem (Abu Iyad))
- Daraa Brigade
- Suwayda Brigade
- Brigade (name/number unknown)
References
- 1 2 Shapira, Boaz (July 2025). "Special Report- The New Syrian Army" (PDF). Alma Research and Education Center.
- ↑ Sharawi, Ahmad (2025-03-20). "Profiles of commanders in the new Syrian army's regional divisions". FDD's Long War Journal. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ↑ "Ahrar al-Sham". Mapping Militant Organizations. Stanford University. Retrieved 14 February 2016.