Sibir Battalion
| Sibir Battalion | |
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| Батальон «Сибирь»(Russian) Батальйон «Сибір»(Ukrainian) | |
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| Active | October 2023–Present |
| Allegiance |  Ukraine
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| Type | Infantry |
| Size | ~60 |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Vladislav Ammosov |
| Insignia | |
| Unofficial Flag ofSiberia[1] |  |
| Old patch used from 2023-2024 |  |
TheSibir Battalion(Ukrainian:Батальйон «Сибір»,romanized:Batalion “Sybir”,lit. 'SiberianBattalion';Russian:Батальон «Сибирь»,romanized:Batalon “Sibir”) is a paramilitary group made up of Russian citizens opposed to thePutin administration.[2]Members of this unit include Russians,Yakuts,andBuryats,who see Ukraine's victory as an opportunity to gain independence or wide autonomy from Russia.[3]Before signing a contract, citizens of the Russian Federation undergo a thorough inspection, which can last up to a year. The battalion does not recruit captured Russian soldiers.[4]The unit fought in theBattle of Avdiivka.On 12 March 2024, the unit participated in araidinto theKurskandBelgorod regionsof Russia alongside theFreedom of Russia Legion.[2]
The commander of the battalion is Vladislav Ammosov.[5]He is an ethnic Yakut, and claims to have worked in Russia'sGRUforeignmilitary intelligenceagency for 15 years. He fought in theFirstandSecond Chechenwars.[6]Ammosov supports independence for his nativeSakha(Yakutia).[7]
The Sibir battalion uses the unofficial flag of Siberia, a horizontal white-green bi-color.[1]
See also
- Free Nations of Post-Russia Forum
- International Legion (Ukraine)
- Russian Freedom Legion
- Russian Volunteer Corps
- National Republican Army (Russia)
- Karelian National Battalion
References
- ^ab"Liberation forces raised flags in another village in Belgorod region".mil.in.ua.Retrieved18 March2024.
- ^ab"Ukraine-based Russian armed groups claim raids into Russia".BBC.Retrieved12 March2024.
- ^AFP (25 October 2023)."Ukraine Presents New Unit Formed By Siberian Volunteers".Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.Retrieved30 October2023.
- ^"В Україні сформували з громадян РФ батальйон" Сибір ": що про нього відомо".www.unian.ua(in Ukrainian).Retrieved30 October2023.
- ^""Именно мы станем той силой, которая вернет сибирякам свободу"".Регион.эксперт.12 August 2023.
- ^A Former Russian Military Intelligence Officer Explains Why He's Fighting For Ukraine12 April 2023.
- ^Історія російського офіцера ГРУ, який воює на боці України за незалежність Якутії19 May 2023.
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