17th Division (Syria)

The 17th Reserve Division is a formation of the Syrian Army responsible for north-eastern Syria. It is one of two autonomous reserve divisions of the Syrian Arab Army, the other being the 18th Armoured Division.

17th Reserve Division
Divisional tactical color marking
Active1970 – present
Country Syria
AllegianceMilitary of Syria
Branch Syrian Army
RoleMechanized Infantry
Size~ 8,500
Garrison/HQDeir ez-Zor
EngagementsSyrian Civil War
Commanders
CommanderMaj. Gen. Nidal Dalila
Notable
commanders
Maj. Gen. Nizar Khaddour
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