Here’s a breakdown of the Syrian military and security units involved in the Sweida operation, as detailed in the provided text:
Syrian Government Forces Deployed:
* 42nd Armored Brigade: Senior members were filmed in Sweida city on July 14, and commanders were photographed on July 16.
* 82nd Division – Ansar al-Tawhid Brigades: A soldier identified himself as part of this unit, stating their mission was to “cleanse” Sweida of Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri and his followers.
* 52nd division & Special Forces: A convoy of vehicles marked with these designations was observed heading towards Sweida.
* 40th Division: Based in southern Daraa.
* 76th Division: Commanded by Saif al-Din Boulad (formerly of the Hamzat division).
* 80th Armored Division: Led by Ahmad Rizq.
* 105th Brigade of the Republican Guard
* military Police: Seen alongside other forces in the initial image.
* Internal Security Forces: Including General Security, under the Interior Ministry.
Key Points:
* The Syrian Defense Ministry stated they deployed “specialized military units” in coordination with the Interior Ministry.
* Multiple divisions and brigades were involved, indicating a significant military operation.
* The presence of the Military Police suggests an attempt to maintain order, but also perhaps to control the other units.
The text also details abuses committed by Druze armed groups,but the question specifically asked about the government/military forces involved.
