The Legion "Freedom of Russia" is a group of former servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces who were captured and decided to defend Ukraine against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [1]
| Legion "Freedom of Russia" | |
|---|---|
White-blue-white flag insignia used by legionnaires | |
| Active | March 2022 - present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Type | foreign volunteers Battalion |
| Size | 100+ |
| Engagements | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | Telegram |
It is not known how many soldiers serve in the formation. During a briefing, a legion commander noted that the amount of legionnaires is large, but did not name the exact number for security reasons. [2]
- ^ "The Legion "Freedom of Russia" was created in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: prisoners who decided to fight the Putin regime are fighting in it". The Times Hub. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
- ^ "There are many people who want to join Freedom of Russia Legion – Legion rep". Interfax-Ukraine. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
The Legion "Freedom of Russia" is a group of former servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces who were captured and decided to defend Ukraine against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [1]
| Legion "Freedom of Russia" | |
|---|---|
|
White-blue-white flag insignia used by legionnaires | |
| Active | March 2022 - present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Type | foreign volunteers Battalion |
| Size | 100+ |
| Engagements | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | Telegram |
It is not known how many soldiers serve in the formation. During a briefing, a legion commander noted that the amount of legionnaires is large, but did not name the exact number for security reasons. [2]
- ^ "The Legion "Freedom of Russia" was created in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: prisoners who decided to fight the Putin regime are fighting in it". The Times Hub. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
- ^ "There are many people who want to join Freedom of Russia Legion – Legion rep". Interfax-Ukraine. Retrieved 2022-04-05.