It was founded in May 2014 as the Azov Battalion[a] (Ukrainian: батальйон «Азов», romanized: Batalion "Azov"), a self-funded volunteer militia under the command of Andriy Biletsky, to fight …

However, this changed in December 2024, when the Azov International Battalion was established. A vibrant alternative to the Ukraine International Legion, the unit has brought together fighters …

Nov 1, 2025 · Battalion Azov was established in the first month of the war in Donbas, on May 5, 2014, in the city of Berdyansk. This was a period of chaos and widespread concern due to the …

May 8, 2025 · The creation of the International Battalion — "Interbat," as we call it — was the result of nearly 11 years of Azov’s history, filled with both triumphs and tragedies, victories and …

Jun 12, 2024 · The Azov Brigade, originally known as the Azov Battalion, was formed in 2014 amidst the turmoil of Ukraine’s struggle to repel Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas …

On 23 December 2024, the 12th Special Purpose Brigade “Azov” of the Ukrainian National Guard announced across its social media pages the creation of a new International Battalion, which …

From February to May 2024, Azov, as part of a battalion tactical group, was deployed in a critical sector of the contact line near Terny settlement to stop the enemy’s massive assault …

Mar 19, 2025 · The 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" is a formation of the National Guard of Ukraine formerly based in Mariupol, in the coastal region of the Sea of Azov, fro...

The Azov Battalion (Ukrainian: Батальйон Азов) is a far-right [1][2][3][4] all-volunteer infantry military unit forming part of military reserve of National Guard of Ukraine. [5][6][7][8] The unit is …

Serving in Azov is about modern military standards, professionalism, brotherhood, and mutual respect. Fighters from all around the world are already serving in our ranks, standing side by …