86th Division (Syria)
| 86th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | May 2025—present |
| Country | Syria |
| Branch | Syrian Army |
| Area of responsibility | Abu Kamal, Eastern Syria |
| Engagements | SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes (2025–present) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Ahmad Ahsan Fiadh al-Hiyas |
The 86th Division of the Syrian Army, established in May 2025 under the Syrian Transitional Government following the fall of the Assad regime, operates in eastern Syria together with the 66th Division. A significant portion of its manpower is reportedly drawn from Ahrar al-Sharqiya, a Turkey-backed Sunni Islamist faction that previously operated under the umbrella of the Syrian National Army (SNA) and whose members were formerly affiliated with Salafi jihadist groups such as al-Nusra Front and Ahrar al-Sham.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) some of the divisions officers lack scientific qualifications and professional experiences, and include illiterate individuals and former Islamic State (ISIS) members.