6th Armored Division (Syria)
| 6th Armored Division | |
|---|---|
| الفرقة المدرعة السادسة | |
| Active | 2015–2024 |
| Country | Ba'athist Syria |
| Allegiance | Syrian Arab Armed Forces |
| Branch | Syrian Arab Army |
| Type | Armoured division |
| Role | Armoured warfare |
| Size | up to 15,000 soldiers (2019) |
| Part of | 1st Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Latakia |
| Nickname(s) | "Death Brigade" (76th Brigade) |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Maj. Gen. Haitham Assaf |
The 6th Armored Division (Arabic: الفرقة المدرعة السادسة) was a formation of the Syrian Army responsible for securing the northeastern approach to Latakia. The division was part of the Syrian Army's 1st Corps prior to the fall of Ba'athist Syria.