3 ІБ 12 БрСпП «Азов»

Azov Brigade

Azov Brigade

3rd International Battalion

Full name: 3rd International Battalion of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade “Azov”

Ukrainian: 3-й інтернаціональний батальйон 12-ї бригади спеціального призначення «Азов»

December 23, 2024 – Today

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Yurivka, Donetsk Oblast

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Assault Infantry

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About Unit

The 3rd International Battalion is the third linear unit of the Azov Brigade.

The battalion was formed on 24 December 2022 after the brigade had begun to rebuild itself after its defeat during the Siege of Mariupol. The battalion was sent into combat in the Serebryansky Forest throughout 2023, continuing to serve almost until the first half of 2024.

In May 2024, the battalion stated on its social media that the battalion had undergone reformation with the battalion’s soldiers continuing to perform combat missions elsewhere within the brigade. The social media pages and the unit itself became inactive.

On 23 December 2024, the battalion was redesignated as the 3rd International Battalion after officially allowing foreigners to join its ranks.

Lieutenant Colonel

Yuri Chekh

Known by the call sign “Karl,” he joined Azov in 2014, rising from fighter to Colonel while leading key battles like Shyrokyne and Kominternove. A law graduate from Yaroslav Mudryi National University, he played a crucial role in Mariupol’s defense in 2022 before enduring Russian captivity. After his release in September 2022, he led Azov’s training section, commanded a battalion tactical group in 2024, and became commander of the international battalion in 2025. Highly decorated, he has held roles from machine gunner to company commander, showcasing his adaptability and leadership.

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Insignia History

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Structure

Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignia if available.

Battalion’s Headquarters

The unit includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.

1st International Company

The first linear company of the battalion.

2nd International Company

The second linear company of the battalion.

3rd International Company

The third linear company of the battalion.

Unmanned Systems Company

The unmanned systems company of the brigade.

Reconnaissance Platoon

The scouts of the battalion.

Sapper Unit “Foxtrot”

The combat engineering platoon of the unit. It bears the nickname “Foxtrot”.

Mortar Battery

The mortar battery of the battalion.

Medical Service

The medics of the brigade.

Equipment

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Equipment Losses

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First variant, 2024 – Today

This page was created on December 23, 2024, and last edited on April 16, 2025.

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