Syrian Turkmen Brigades
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United Turkmen Army | |
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Birleşik Türkmen Ordusu الجيش التركماني الموحد | |
Leaders |
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Dates of operation | 2012–present |
Allegiance | Syrian Turkmen Assembly
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Group(s) |
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Active regions | |
Ideology | |
Size | 5,000 (2015)[1] |
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Allies |
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Opponents |
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Battles and wars | Syrian Civil War
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Colours | Light blue, White, Red/Maroon |
Syrian Turkmen Brigades (
History
In November 2015, Syrian Turkmen Brigades and
On 24 November 2015 a Russian Su-24 fighter was shot down by Turkish forces for allegedly violating Turkish airspace, near the Syrian border. The aircraft crashed on Syrian land. The two pilots ejected and were shot at in the air while using their parachutes by the Syrian Turkmen Brigades.[21][22]
Military structure and groups
Aleppo
The Sultan Murad Division was formed in early 2013 and mainly operates in the Aleppo Governorate. Its groups includes: Mehmed the Conqueror Brigade,[23] Sultan Murad Brigade, Martyr Zaki Turkmani Brigade, Ashbal Akida Brigade, Hamza and Abbas Brigade, Ahli Sunnah and Community Brigade, Yarmouk Regiment, 1st Regiment and the Turkmen Martyrs Brigade.[24] Another predominantly Turkmen rebel militia in Aleppo Governorate is the Muntasir Billah Brigade.[25]
Latakia
Formed in July 2015, the 2nd Coastal Division is the main Turkmen rebel group operating in the
According to the Syrian Turkmen National Movement Party, as of early 2016, three out of more than 40 villages in the
Aligned with SDF
The
See also
- List of armed groups in the Syrian Civil War
- Syrian Turkmen
References
- ^ a b c d e "Turkey, Syrian Turkmen team up to form United Turkmen Army". Yeni Safak. 2015.
- ^ a b c Izat Charkatli (4 August 2016). "Another rebel commander bites the dust". al-Masdar News. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ a b c "Turkey's nationalist 'Gray Wolves' enter Syrian fray". Al-Monitor. 3 February 2016.
- ^ "Turkish Forces and Rebels Storm Into Syria, Taking IS Stronghold of Jarablus". VOA. 24 August 2016.
- ^ "SULTAN MURAT TÜMENİ KOMUTANI FEHİM İSA TATHAMUS TÜRKMEN KÖYÜNÜN DEAŞ TERÖR ÖRGÜTÜNDEN TEMİZLENDİĞİNİ AÇIKLADI". 24 August 2016.
- ^ "Sultan Murat Tugayları: Önce Çobanbey ardından Menbiç'e ilerleyeceğiz". 25 August 2016.
- ^ "Grey Wolves take on black flag in Syria". Intelligence Online. 2 December 2015.
- ^ "Greek Defense Ministry confirms Russian Su-24M bomber was downed in Syrian airspace". TASS. 2 December 2015. Archived from the original on 13 December 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Who are the Turkmen in Syria?". BBC News. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- ^ "Syrian war's al-Qaida affiliate calls for terror attacks in Russia". The Guardian. 13 October 2015.
- ^ Sami Kohen (26 December 2015). "Suriye Türkmenleri dört cephede savaşıyor (Syrian Turkmen fighting on 4 fronts)". Milliyet. Retrieved 27 December 2015. Statement: "Kurdish people is not our enemy, but PYD and YPG are, because they kicked Turkmen from their homes, burned villages and are currently trying to displace Turkmen and help Assad against them"
- ^ ORSAM 2013.
- ^ ORSAM 2013, p. 14.
- ^ Uğur Ergan (13 September 2011). "Turkish military starts training missions in Iraq, Syria - MIDEAST". Hurriyetdailynews.com. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ http://rudaw.net/english/middleeast/turkey/140520162 [bare URL]
- ^ "Turkey kills 55 IS fighters in Syria | SBS News". Sbs.com.au. 8 May 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "After shooting down Russian jet, what's next for Turkey?". Al-Monitor. 26 November 2015. Archived from the original on 31 December 2015.
- ^ Who Are Syria's Ethnic Turkmen And Why Is Russia Bombing Them? Russian Plane Shot Down Over Turkmen Mountain Region
- ^ Turkey condemns attack on Syrian Turkmen village, summons Russian envoy
- ^ Russian raids repeatedly hit Syrian Turkmen areas, Moscow's data shows
- ^ "Turkey 'shoot down warplane on Syria border'". BBC News. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- ^ "Turkey downing of Russia jet 'stab in the back' - Putin". BBC News. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- ^ "#Syria, Infographic- #FSA Sultan Murad Division | YALLA SOURIYA". Yallasouriya.wordpress.com. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Sultan Murat Tümeni". 16 August 2016.
- ^ Umar Farooq (16 February 2016). "Turks head to Syria to defend Turkmen 'brothers'". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- ^ "Turkmen rebels say they killed both pilots in downed Russian plane". Times of Israel. 24 November 2015.
- ^ "The Factions of North Latakia". Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi. 10 December 2015.
- ^ "Turks head to Syria to defend Turkmen 'brothers'". Middle East Eye.
- ^ "Who is taking part in Ghadab al-Firat campaign?". Hawar News Agency. Archived from the original on 9 November 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
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