| Separate Guards Motor Rifle Assault Battalion "Somalia" named after M. S. Tolstykh | |
|---|---|
| Отдельный гвардейский мотострелковый штурмовой батальон «Сомали» имени М. С. Толстых | |
 Sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2014–present |
| Country |  Donetsk People's Republic (2014–2022) Russia (2022–present) |
| Branch | DPR People's Militia (2015–2022) Russian Ground Forces (2022–present) |
| Type | Assault Battalion |
| Part of |  51st Combined Arms Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Donetsk |
| Patron | Mikhail Tolstykh |
| Colors | Black, blue, red, and white |
| Engagements | |
| Battle honours |  Guards |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Timur Kurilkin (Bajkot) |
| Notable commanders | Mikhail 'Givi' Tolstykh † |
The Separate Guards Motor Rifle Assault Battalion "Somalia" named after M. S. Tolstykh (OShB Somalia, MUN 08828; Russian: Отдельный гвардейский мотострелковый штурмовой батальон «Сомали» имени М. С. Толстых, ОШБ Сомали, в/ч 08828), often known as Somalia Battalion, is a military unit of Russian Ground Forces. Until January 1, 2023 it was part of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). It is attached to the 51st Guards Combined Arms Army.[1] Its current commander is Timur Kurilkin.[2]
- ^ "Батальон "Сомали": история создания и боевой путь" [Battalion “Somalia”: history of creation and combat path]. amalantra.ru. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ ХАНАРИН, Никита МАКАРЕНКОВ | Павел (2022-04-03). "Донбасскому комбату "Сомали" Тимуру Курилкину присвоили звание Героя ДНР и передали Орден Мужества от Путина". donetsk.kp.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2022-04-04.