8th Armoured Division (Syria)
| 8th Armoured Division | |
|---|---|
| الفرقة الثالثة المدرعة | |
| Active | 2015–2024 |
| Country | Ba'athist Syria |
| Allegiance | Syrian Armed Forces |
| Branch | Syrian Arab Army |
| Type | Armoured division |
| Role | Armoured warfare |
| Size | Up to 10,000 soldiers (2019) |
| Part of | 3rd Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Hama |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Khalifa Maj. Gen. Jamal Jounes |
The 8th Armoured Division (Arabic: الفرقة الثالثة المدرعة) was a formation of the Syrian Army responsible for securing the northwestern approach to Hama prior to the fall of Ba'athist Syria. 8th Armoured Division was part of the 3rd Corps.
In 2021 the commander of the division was reported as Maj. Gen. Assaf Nisani.