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Revision as of 01:25, 27 May 2014
| Azov Battalion Батальйон «Азов» | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Volunteers | 150[1] |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | UA |
| Governing body | Ministry of Internal Affairs (Ukraine) |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Mariupol |
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Azov Battalion (Ukrainian: Батальйон «Азов») is a volunteer battalion of territorial defense of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine that is based in Mariupol (i.e. Azov Sea littoral region). The formation was established in 2014 during the Russian invasion of Ukraine initiating multiple pseudo-separatist movements in southern and eastern regions of Ukraine. The formation is temporarily based in Berdyansk.[2]
References
- ^ Leader of the Black Men: Azov Battalion - the most battle ready detachment of the MVS of Ukraine. Glavcom. May 22, 2014
- ^ Azov Battalion announced signing of new warriors. TSN. May 20, 2014