anti-Russian Chechen volunteer unit From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Separate Special Purpose Battalion of the Ministry of Defense of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria,[2] also called the OBON,[3] is a military commando of Chechen volunteers. They were part of the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine. It is one of many Chechen volunteers that help Ukraine. It was created by Akhmed Zakayev on July 29, 2022. They wanted a Chechen formation that was fighting for Ukraine Forces since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started.
Separate Special Purpose Battalion | |
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Founded | July 2022 |
Country | Ukraine |
Allegiance | Ministry of Defence (Ukraine) Chechen Republic of Ichkeria |
Branch | International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine |
Type | Commando |
Role | Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Close-quarters combat Cold-weather warfare Counterinsurgency Direct action Irregular warfare Mountain warfare Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Urban warfare |
Size | Battalion |
Nickname(s) | OBON |
Motto(s) | Marşo ya joƶalla ("Freedom or Death") |
Colors | Ukraine Chechen Republic of Ichkeria |
Engagements | Battle of Donbas (2022)[1] 2022 Ukrainian southern counteroffensive Eastern Ukraine campaign
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On July 29, 2022, Akhmed Zakayev said he would start a new group for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.The group would be a volunteer formation.[4][5]
This formation was called OBON. It was made apart of the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine.[5] According to Zakayev, as the battalion becomes bigger, it will be made into a "Separate Special Purpose Brigade".[6][7]
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