Merhaf Ahmad Abu Qasra Minister of Defense

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On Mar 30, 2025

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Merhaf Ahmad Abu Qasra
Minister of Defense

Born: 1984
• Graduated from Damascus University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering.
• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Idlib University.
• Joined the army and armed forces, completed compulsory military service before the outbreak of the Syrian revolution with the rank of lieutenant, specializing in field artillery.
• Joined the Syrian revolution from its early stages and became a military commander in Hama.
• Led the military wing for five years, responsible for developing his military skills and tactics, and founded the “Shahin” battalion.
• Appointed Minister of Defense in the Syrian Interim Government.
• Focused on developing military industries, reconnaissance systems, and night combat and drone systems.
• Was a member of the Military Council in the “Al-Fath Al-Mubin” operations room and a commander in the “Deterrence of Aggression” operations.

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