The Syrian Arab Army forces stationed in Hama were instrumental in the creation of the Tiger Forces, an elite unit commanded by Brigadier General Suheil al-Hassan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria December 11, 2017(photo credit: SPUTNIK/MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV/ VIA REUTERS)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF