Sibir Battalion

Sibir Battalion
Батальйон «Сибір»
Active	October 2023–Present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Armed Forces of Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Ground Forces
Type	Infantry
Size	~60
Equipment	Heckler & Koch MG5
Engagements	Russian Invasion of Ukraine Battle of Avdiivka
Commanders
Current commander	Vladislav Ammosov
Insignia
Unofficial Flag of Siberia

The Sibir Battalion (Ukrainian: Батальйон «Сибір», romanized: Batalion “Sybir”, lit. 'Siberian Battalion') is a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine made up of Russian citizens opposed to the Putin administration. Members of this unit include Yakuts and Buryats, who see Ukraine's victory as an opportunity to gain independence 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.

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).

See also

• International Legion (Ukraine)
• Russian Freedom Legion
• Russian Volunteer Corps
• National Republican Army (Russia)
• Karelian National Battalion