Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: One was killed, another injured in a raid by an Israeli drone on the city of Khiam in South Lebanon
London views possibility of setting fire to tanker in port of friendly country to Russia to damage port infrastructure, initiate an international probe: Moscow
One of London's scenarios involves setting up accident with 'undesirable' tanker in one of the bottlenecks of maritime communications: Russian foreign intelligence agency
London plans to organize major sabotage with tankers to declare transportation of Russian oil to international shipping: Russian foreign intelligence agency
UK intelligence agencies plan to use NATO allies to launch massive raid on 'Shadow Fleet': Russian foreign intelligence agency
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.

Ukraine's White Wolf joins Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham against Syrian army

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 3 Dec 2024 11:08
  • 3 Shares
4 Min Read

Photos circulating on social media show Ukrainian fighters on the frontlines in Aleppo and Hama, with some of the images depicting military operations and reconnaissance missions.

Listen
  • x
  • Smoke rises amid fighting between opposition factions and Syrian goverment troops in Idlib, Syria on November 28,2024. (AP)
    Smoke rises amid fighting between opposition factions and Syrian government troops in Idlib, Syria, on November 28, 2024. (AP)

Multiple sources have confirmed direct Ukrainian involvement with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (formerly known as al-Nusra Front), a group classified as a terrorist organization, in ongoing battles against the Syrian army across the fronts of Aleppo, Hama, and Idlib.

Photos circulating on social media show Ukrainian fighters on the frontlines in Aleppo and Hama, with some images depicting military operations and reconnaissance missions.

September 15th, the Khimika group, which is part of the GUR of the Ukraine Ministry of Defense, attacked a Russian military base near Aleppo in Syria

It is reported that drones and improvised explosive devices were manufactured at the base. Russians aren’t safe anywhere pic.twitter.com/xmEMLXJfHK

— Bricktop_NAFO (@Bricktop_NAFO) September 16, 2024

Preliminary reports indicate that the Ukrainian units operating in Syria are part of the White Wolf group, which is affiliated with Ukraine's Security Service (SBU). This specialized unit is known for its expertise in developing and deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), playing a key role in striking Russian forces with drones on the Ukrainian front.

The unit reportedly controls the full range of drone weapons systems.

#Syria(Συρία) Hama area:
HTS & allies try to widen the front at North Hama taking villages like Abo Samira,few gains reported(mainly from yesterday).Drones are being used against SAA & allied forces at northern Hama. pic.twitter.com/n0YPLtaYeR

— Kωστας Τσεκαιος (@CimbrianMarius) December 2, 2024

Equipped with advanced reconnaissance technologies, the unit’s operations begin with gathering intelligence on targets before launching precise attacks, often in coordination with sniper teams.

The photos of Ukrainian soldiers in Syria further suggest a significant role in the heavy use of advanced drones in combat against Syrian forces—a capability that Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham did not possess in recent years.

Related News

Clashes erupt in Deir Hafer between SDF, Syrian army factions

Syrian Interior Ministry imposes curfew in Sweida amid security op.

Ukrainian intelligence, weaponry involved in coordinated attacks on Aleppo

In a related development, sources revealed to Al Mayadeen that a deal was struck before the assault on Aleppo between Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and Ukrainian intelligence. The agreement reportedly led to the release of mercenaries—of Georgian, Chechen, and Albanian descent—from al-Jolani's prisons, who were subsequently integrated into the Ukrainian unit stationed in northwestern Syria.

Yesterday, a Syrian source familiar with the matter said, as quoted by Russian news agency RIA Novosti, that "the attacks by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham militants on Aleppo in northern Syria were conducted with the involvement of Ukraine and the United States, utilizing advanced technologies."

The source emphasized that "this marks the first time Syrian army communications have been subjected to significant interference."

Ukrainian weaponry had previously surfaced in the attack, with footage emerging showing HTS deploying an advanced attack drone to target a Syrian army position west of Aleppo. The videos, widely circulated on social media, also featured the use of sophisticated drones equipped with bombs and high-resolution cameras to strike Syrian military positions and vehicles.

This comes as the Syrian army continues to confront terrorist militants, emphasizing on Monday its units' readiness and determination to continue their operations and confront terrorist groups to expel them from the north of the country.

A statement issued by the General Command of the Syrian Army and Armed Forces on Monday indicated that in 24 hours, operations continued in cooperation with the Russian forces, carrying out focused air, missile, and artillery strikes on terrorist positions, their warehouses, supply lines, and movement corridors in the rural areas of Aleppo and Idlib.

The statement confirmed that the precise strikes carried out by the Syrian Armed Forces, in cooperation with Russian forces, destroyed five command centers, and seven ammunition and weapon storage sites, some of which contained drones, in 24 hours.

Additionally, more than 400 terrorists, including individuals of various foreign nationalities, were eliminated in the past hours in the rural areas of Aleppo and Idlib.

The statement also highlighted taking action on several fronts in the countryside of Aleppo, Hama, and Idlib to encircle and expel terrorists from areas they had entered, securing them fully, and establishing new positions in preparation for the next offensive. These movements are taking place alongside the continued arrival of further military reinforcements to the conflict zones.

  • Syrian army
  • Syria
  • White Wolf
  • Ukrainian drones
  • Ukraine
  • Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

Most Read

A rescued crew member from the ETERNITY C vessel in a video released by the Yemeni Armed Forces on July 28, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen Navy reveals fate of targeted Eternity C ship crew

  • Politics
  • 28 Jul 2025
An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
A member of the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, takes part in a parade as he celebrates a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli regime in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Sunday, January 19, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Al-Qassam: We’ll allow aid to Israeli captives if Gaza siege ends

Freed Lebanese freedom fighter Georges Abdallah during an interview on Al Mayadeen, which aired on Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Al Mayadeen screengrab)
Politics

Exclusive: Resistance key to building state, Georges Abdallah says

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres gives a statement about the situation in Gaza at UN headquarters, Friday, June 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

UN warns Gaza faces water crisis, looming famine under Israeli siege

Israeli soldiers drive their armored personnel carrier along the Gaza Strip, in southern occupied Palestine, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Ex-Israeli general says Gaza starvation campaign isolated 'Israel'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS