- Source: Sibir Battalion
The Sibir Battalion (Ukrainian: Батальйон «Сибір», romanized: Batalion “Sybir”, lit. 'Siberian Battalion'; Russian: Батальон «Сибирь», romanized: Batalon “Sibir”) is a paramilitary group made up of Russian citizens opposed to the Putin administration. Members of this unit include Russians, Yakuts, and Buryats, who see Ukraine's victory as an opportunity to gain independence or wide autonomy from Russia. 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. The unit fought in the Battle of Avdiivka. On 12 March 2024, the unit participated in a raid into the Kursk and Belgorod regions of Russia alongside the Freedom of Russia Legion.
The commander of the battalion is Vladislav Ammosov. He is an ethnic Yakut, and claims to have worked in Russia's GRU foreign military intelligence agency for 15 years. He fought in the First and Second Chechen wars. Ammosov supports independence for his native Sakha (Yakutia).
The Sibir battalion uses the unofficial flag of Siberia, a horizontal white-green bi-color.
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
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Sibir Battalion
- March 2024 western Russia incursion
- Vladislav Ammosov
- Ildar Dadin
- Freedom of Russia Legion
- Flag of Siberia
- Special military operation
- 2024 Russian presidential election
- List of deaths during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Civic Council (Armed Forces of Ukraine)
