Sibir Battalion
Батальйон «Сибір»
FoundedOctober 2023
Country Ukraine
Allegiance Armed Forces of Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
TypeInfantry
Size~60
EquipmentHeckler & Koch MG5
Commanders
Current
commander		Vladislav Ammosov
Insignia
Unofficial Flag of Siberia

The Sibir Battalion (Ukrainian: Батальйон «Сибір», meaning "Siberian Battalion") is a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine made up of Russian citizens opposed to the Putin regime. Members of this unit include Yakuts and Buryats, who see Ukraine's victory as an opportunity to gain independence from Russia.[1] 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.[2] The unit fought in the Battle of Avdiivka.

The commander of the battalion is Vladislav Ammosov.[3] 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.[4] Ammosov supports independence for his native Sakha (Yakutia).[5]

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References

  1. ↑ AFP (October 25, 2023). "Ukraine Presents New Unit Formed By Siberian Volunteers". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  2. ↑ "В Україні сформували з громадян РФ батальйон "Сибір": що про нього відомо". www.unian.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  3. ↑ ""Именно мы станем той силой, которая вернет сибирякам свободу"".
  4. ↑ A Former Russian Military Intelligence Officer Explains Why He's Fighting For Ukraine
  5. ↑ Історія російського офіцера ГРУ, який воює на боці України за незалежність Якутії
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