Committee of Bashkir Resistance

Committee of Bashkir Resistance
LeadersRuslan Gabbasov (suspected)
Foundation21 September 2022 (2022-09-21)[1]
Active regionsBashkortostan
IdeologyBashkir nationalism
Self-determination
Allies Ukraine
Opponents Russia
Battles and wars

The Committee of Bashkir Resistance is an armed nationalist organization active in the Bashkortostan region of Russia. Its main goal is gaining independence for Bashkortostan.[1][2] It was founded on 21 September 2022.[1] It is mainly engaged in minor arson attacks on Russian government buildings and police stations.

  1. ^ a b c Goble, Paul (18 October 2022). "Bashkirs launch armed underground movement against Russia's war and for national independence". Euromaidenpress. Archived from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
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