Global InformationPyatnashka Brigade information
| Pyatnashka Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Бригада «Пятнашка» | |
| Active | 2014–present |
| Country |  Russia |
| Branch |  DPR People's Militia (2015–2022)Russian Armed Forces (2022–present) |
| Size | Brigade |
| Nickname(s) | The Fifteen |
| Engagements | War in Donbas
Russian invasion of Ukraine
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Akhra Avidzba |
| Insignia | |
| Flag |  |
The Pyatnashka Brigade is a military unit of Russian Ground Forces. Until 1 January 2023, it was part of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). It is attached to the 1st Donetsk Army Corps.[1] It mainly consists of international volunteers. The brigade is led by Akhra Avidzba, an officer of Abkhaz origin.[2]
- ^ "1-я Славянская бригада ДНР: история создания, состав и боевой путь". amalantra.ru. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Ukrainian company uses social media, open source technology to counter Russian invasion". PBS NewsHour. 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2024-04-17.