Kharakternyky Battalion | |
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Батальйон Характерники | |
Active | 2024 – Present |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Type | Penal battalion |
Role | Assault troops[1] |
Size | 400–800 |
Nickname(s) | The Magicians Characterniks[2] |
Engagements | Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Unknown |
The Kharakternyky Battalion is a Ukrainian penal battalion that was formed in 2024 after the Verkhovna Rada passed Registered draft law No. 11079 which allowed for the mobilization of convicts into the Ukrainian Army.[3][4][5]