76th Division (Syria)
| 76th Division | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 2025 – present |
| Country | Syria |
| Branch |  Syrian Army |
| Type | Division |
| Size | ~10,000 |
| Area of responsibility | Aleppo Governorate |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General Sayf Bulad |
The division's formation was announced in March 2025, shortly after creation of the 80th Division.[1][2] During the same month the division reportedly took part in the 2025 massacres of Syrian Alawites, for which they were sanctioned by the Council of the European Union.[3]
By June 2025, the Syrian Army had begun integrating members from various factions, including the SNA. On 1 July 2025, the Aleppo Military Academy hosted a graduation ceremony for 3,000 new recruits for the 76th Division, which was attended by Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra.[4][5] The event featured a military parade showcasing skills in infantry, armored, aerial combat, and airborne operations.[4] The division has been involved in security operations in the Aleppo region, though its nominal integration under the Ministry of Defense has been challenged by the independence of SNA factions due to financial constraints from international sanctions.[1]
On 6 October 2025, two members of the 76th Division opened fire on a young man in the Al-Ashrafiyah neighborhood of Afrin, wounding him; he died from his injuries on 9 October.[6]
References
- 1 2 "The New Syrian Army: Structure and Commanders". Syria Revisited. 2025-03-28. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
- ↑ "Subject to US Sanctions… Appointment of "Hamzat" Faction Leader as Commander of the 76th Division in Aleppo". Welat TV. 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
- ↑ "THE NEW SYRIAN ARMY: ORDER OF BATTLE" (PDF). Institute for the Study of War. November 2025.
- 1 2 "3000 new fighters join Syrian Army's 76th division following Aleppo academy graduation". IntelliNews. 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
- ↑ "3000 soldiers finish their training at the Military Academy in Aleppo". SANA. 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
- ↑ "Two members of the 76th Division open fire on young man in Al-Ashrafiyah neighborhood in Afrin". Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 2025-10-06. Retrieved 2025-10-14.