Yan Fidrya

Known by the callsign “Kenobi”, he is an infantry officer and commander of the 1st Infantry Battalion of the Ukrainian International Legion. Prior to the full-scale invasion, he had served in the Ukrainian Ground Forces since 2015 and became an infantry officer, serving in the anti-terrorist operation. Following the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he immediately began defending the country. He fought during the Battle of Kyiv. At some point in mid to late 2022, he joined the International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine, becoming the commander of the Bravo Infantry Company of the 1st Infantry Battalion. As of recentl,y he has become the commander of the battalion.