Categorization of Terrorist Groups in Syria

#Categorization of #Terrorist #Groups in #Syria

"Non-Takfiri Terrorist Groups: These groups are primarily composed of factions aligned with Turkey and operate under the umbrella of the Syrian National Army (SNA). They focus on territorial control under #NATO and #Turkey commands.

Syrian National Army ( #SNA ):

1. First Corps:
– Sultan Murad Division: Predominantly Foreign Turkmen fighters. Active in northern Syria, especially Aleppo and Afrin.
– Ninth Division: Composed of former Syrian army defectors. Operates in northern Aleppo countryside.
– Sultan Mehmed Fatih Division: Named after the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople. Engaged in Turkish-led operations with Foriegn fighters.
– Sultan Suleiman Shah Brigade: Known as “Al-Amshat,” notorious for human rights abuses in Afrin.
– Hamza Division: Active in Afrin and Al-Bab. Focused on securing Turkish-controlled zones."

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