Shtorm Battalion (Ukraine)
The Shtorm Battalion is a regiment of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police of Ukraine, Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is currently based in Odesa. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines in addition to special counter-crime operations in Odesa Oblast. History The battalion was established on 14 April 2014 in Odesa Oblast consisting of 500 people, which should become the "first echelon of the city's defense" against "fraternal hybrid aggression" in the event of a situation like Mariupol or Sloviansk. The battalion was exclusively composed of volunteers from all over Ukraine including some who joined the battalion immediately after the Revolution of Dignity. There were some difficulties during the battalion's formation but it was deployed to the ATO zone, a month after its establishment. On 20 July 2014, armed with small arms, 50 "Shtorm" soldiers went to the ...
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