Syria confirms sending troops to Saudi Arabia amid battle against Houthis
Summary
Syria said it sent soldiers to Saudi Arabia for training, expertise sharing and military consultations, as Riyadh confronts Houthi attacks. Reports cited in the article said Syrian military advisers were already in the kingdom and that 600 special forces were expected to arrive the following week; the article distinguishes this support from direct combat in Yemen.Key Facts
- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Riyadh the week before the reports emerged.
- Saudi Arabia pledged $403 million in loans to help Syria rebuild infrastructure damaged during its civil war.
- Syria’s foreign ministry described defence cooperation as the most notable part of the agreements but gave few details.
- A Syrian official told state news agency SANA that Syrian soldiers had gone to Saudi Arabia for training, expertise exchange and military consultations.
- Syrian officials told The Associated Press that military advisers were in Saudi Arabia and 600 special forces were due to arrive the following week.
- Reuters reported that Syria was providing military advice and training inside Saudi Arabia after Houthi missile attacks on Saudi cities.
- Saudi Arabia has led a coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government since March 2015.
- A Syrian official said the military arrangement could lead to Syria joining the Mecca Defence Alliance, an agreement involving Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan.
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