Kharkiv Police Battalion
Appearance
Kharkiv Police Battalion | |
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Ukrainian: Батальйон патрульної служби поліції особливого призначення «Харків» | |
![]() Kharkiv Police shoulder sleeve insignia | |
Active | 2015–present |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | Ministry of Internal Affairs |
Branch | Patrol Police |
Type | Police Tactical Unit |
Size | Battalion |
Engagements | War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
The "Kharkiv" Police Battalion was formed in autumn 2015 from the special police unit battalion's "Kharkiv-1",[1] "Kharkiv-2" and "Slobozhanshchyna".[2] They have been involved in maintaining public order and guarding strategically important facilities in Mariupol.[3]
See also
References
- ^ В батальон "Харьков" пришли первые 100 добровольцев
- ^ (in Russian) Battalion "Kharkiv" is sent to the zone of ATO, SQ News (9 December 2015)
- ^ (in Russian) "Kharkiv" Battalion returned home (photos), SQ News (16 January 2016)