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Martyr Haroun Units

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The Martyr Haroun Units (Kurdish: Yekineyên Şehîd Harûn, Arabic: وحدات الشهيد هارون), is an air unit of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that specializes in drone warfare.[1] It was named in honor of Harûn Qamişlo, who lost his life resisting the Syrian National Army (SNA) during the 2024 Manbij offensive.[2]

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Following release of FPV drone footage, fundraising initiatives by the Kurdish youth, such as "Drones For Rojava", began appearing to fund the purchase and transfer of DJI Mavic drones to the SDF.[3]

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The Martyr Haroun Units first emerged during the battles around the Manbij countryside in December 2024. Since then, they have been conducting reconnaissance and striking operations along the Tishrin Dam, Qara Qozak Bridge and Dayr Hafir frontline against the SNA and the Turkish Armed Forces. The military actions of the drone force have played a vital role in keeping the SNA west of the Euphrates by applying pressure on troop buildups.[4][5]

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