Al-Masdar News reported in 2017 that the force had foiled attacks by terrorists in the western suburbs and the Old City of
Aleppo. Not limited to city defense, the Syrian Special Mission Forces attacked behind enemy lines during the Syrian Army's
siege of Eastern Ghouta. They had more experience than the
National Defence Forces, with many having served as military officers, some with experience in the Syrian
special forces. At the time, it was anticipated that after the war was over and the conflict in the area dissipated, they would help contribute to the rebuilding of Syria. == See also ==