3rd Special Purpose Battalion

Full name: 3rd Special Purpose Battalion “Sokrat”

Active:

December 24, 2022 – May 10, 2024

Garrison:

Yurivka, Donetsk Oblast

Size:

250 - 500 servicemen

Unit Role:

Assault Infantry

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About Unit

3rd Special Purpose Battalion is a third linear unit of Azov Brigade.

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 in other units of the brigade; making the social media pages and the unit itself inactive from then on. The battalion was confirmed to have been disbanded on May 10, 2024, after its announcement – on December 23, 2024, the Azov Brigade had announced the creation of a new battalion which saw the reformatting of the 3rd Special Purpose Battalion into the 3rd International Battalion – ceasing to exist.

Sergey Ka

Unit Commander

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Structure

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

Unit Headquarters

It includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.

1st Special Purpose Company

The first linear special purpose company of the battalion.

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2nd Special Purpose Company

The second linear special purpose company of the battalion.

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3rd Special Purpose Battalion

The third linear special purpose battalion of the brigade.

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Unmanned Systems Company

The unmanned systems company of the battalion.

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Reconnaissance Platoon

The reconnaissance platoon of the battalion.

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Mortar Battery

The mortar battery of the battalion.

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Medical Service

The medics of the brigade.

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Equipment

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This page was created on July 13, 2024, and last edited on November 3, 2025.

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