Syrian Defense Ministry expresses sincere condolences on the death of Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Muhammad al-Haddad and his companions.
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Damascus, December 24, 2025 — The Syrian Ministry of Defense expressed its sincere condolences to the Libyan Ministry of Defense on the death of Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Haddad and his accompanying delegation, following the crash of a military aircraft in Turkey.
The Ministry stated in a release: We have followed with profound sorrow and grief the news of the crash of a Libyan military aircraft in the Republic of Turkey, which resulted in the death of the Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army and his accompanying delegation.
The Ministry added in its statement: As it extends its condolences and sympathy to the Ministry of Defense in the sister state of Libya, it expresses its solidarity with the family of the deceased and the accompanying delegation, praying to God to envelop them in His vast mercy and to grant their families patience and solace.
Damascus
Damascus is the capital of Syria and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history spanning over 11,000 years. It has been a major cultural and commercial center, ruled by various empires including the Aramaeans, Romans, and Umayyads, who established it as the capital of their caliphate in the 7th century. The city’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for landmarks like the Umayyad Mosque and the ancient Al-Hamidiyah Souq.
Syrian Ministry of Defense
The Syrian Ministry of Defense is the government body responsible for the Syrian Arab Armed Forces, headquartered in Damascus. Its modern structure was established following Syria’s independence in 1946, and it has played a central role in the country’s military engagements, including the ongoing Syrian Civil War since 2011.
Libyan Ministry of Defense
The Libyan Ministry of Defense is the government body responsible for the nation’s military affairs. Its history has been marked by instability and fragmentation following the 2011 revolution and the subsequent civil conflicts, with rival governments in the east and west often operating separate military commands.
Libyan Army
The Libyan Army is the official military force of Libya, originally established after the country gained independence in 1951. Its history has been marked by significant fragmentation and conflict, particularly following the 2011 civil war and the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, leading to its division among various rival factions vying for control.
Republic of Turkey
The Republic of Turkey is a modern nation-state founded in 1923 from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire, following its War of Independence. Its founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, implemented sweeping secular reforms that transformed its political, legal, and cultural institutions. Today, it is a transcontinental country bridging Europe and Asia, with a rich historical legacy spanning ancient Anatolian, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations.
