98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro'

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98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro'

The 98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro' is a Ukrainian battalion of the Territorial Defence Forces, a branch of the larger Azov Regiment of the National Guard.[1][unreliable source?] The Battalion is led by Rodion Kudryashov, the commander of Azov's reconnaissance and sabotage company.[2] The Battalion is based in the city of Dnipro.[3]

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98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro'
Variant of the Azov logo used by the battalion[citation needed]
ActiveFebruary 2022 – January 2023
Country Ukraine
AllegianceAzov Regiment
BranchTerritorial Defense Forces of Ukraine
TypeInfantry
SizeBattalion
Engagements
Commanders
Current
commander
Rodion Kudryashov[1][2]
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Russian invasion of Ukraine

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battalion was stationed in the town of Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, as part of the Southern Ukraine offensive.[citation needed] On 13 May 2022, the battalion released footage of an attack on a Russian military post near Orikhiv, showing footage of a destroyed Russian ammunition depot.[4][5]

In January 2023, the battalion was reformed into the 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the 3rd Assault Brigade.

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