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Vostok Battalion

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Vostok Battalion refers to a Russian militant group that has operated in the Donbas region of Ukraine and was later integrated into the Russian Armed Forces. It is also associated with former Spetsnaz units of the Russian military intelligence based in Chechnya.

Russian Military Units

The term Vostok Battalion can denote Special Battalions Vostok and Zapad, which were previously Spetsnaz units of the Russian military intelligence (GRU) located in Chechnya.

Vostok Battalion in Ukraine

The Vostok Battalion is recognized as a Russian militant group that has been active in the Donbas region of Ukraine. This group later became officially incorporated into the Russian Armed Forces.

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