98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro'
| 98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro' | |
|---|---|
 Variant of the Azov logo used by the battalion[citation needed] | |
| Active | February 2022 – January 2023 |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Azov Regiment |
| Branch | Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Battalion |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Rodion Kudryashov[1][2] |
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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]
Russian invasion of Ukraine
[edit]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.
Symbolics
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The first version of the battalion arm badge -
An early version of the battalion insignia -
Arm badge of the 98th battalion of the TrO "Azov-Dnipro"
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References
[edit]- ^ a b ""Dnieper Operational" – Commander of the 98th Battalion of the Dnieper Azov Troop spoke about the situation at the front". TopNews.ca. April 2022.
- ^ a b "RODION KUDRYASHOV, COMMANDER OF THE RECONNAISSANCE AND SABOTAGE COMPANY OF THE AZOV REGIMENT". Will-Live.com. 5 March 2019.
- ^ ""Vår by» Dnipro – Hva er sikkerhetssituasjonen i Dnepr og regionen: kommentaren fra sjefen for den 98. bataljonen for terrorforsvar «Azov"". TopNews.no. April 2022.
- ^ "VIDEO: Shell Shocked: Russian Command Post Goes Up In Flames". Zenger News.com. 13 May 2022.
- ^ "ТрО 98 «Азов» Дніпро знищує командний пункт та склад боєприпасів (відео)". ukrpohliad.org. 13 May 2022.