Myrotvorets Battalion | |
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Ukrainian: Батальйон поліції «Миротворець» | |
Active | 2014–present |
Country | Ukraine |
Allegiance | Ministry of Internal Affairs |
Branch | Special Tasks Patrol Police |
Type | Police tactical unit |
Size | 300[1] |
Part of | Liut Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Kyiv Oblast |
Anniversaries | 9 May |
Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War
Operations against Ukrainian mafia |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Oleg Shcherba |
Notable commanders | Colonel Andriy Teteruk |
Insignia | |
Former Insignia (2015-2021) |
The Myrotvorets Battalion is a regiment of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is based at the headquarters of National Academy of Internal Affairs in Kyiv. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines in addition to special counter-crime operations in Kyiv Oblast.[2]