Buryat Battalion
| Buryat Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Бурятский Батальон | |
| Active | 2024–present |
| Country |  Russia |
| Branch | 11th Guards Air Assault Brigade,  Airborne Troops |
| Type | Battalion |
| Size | Battalion |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Unknown |
The Buryat Battalion is a battalion in the Russian army consisting of soldiers from North Korea that will participate in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1] The battalion is a part of the 11th Guards Air Assault Brigade.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Putin amasses North Koreans to fight Ukraine, Kyiv says". POLITICO. 2024-10-16. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ Alisa Orlova; Kateryna Zakharchenko (2024-10-15). "North Korea has sent 10,000 soldiers to Russia, Western source says". The Kyiv Post. Retrieved 2024-10-17.