Pyatnashka Brigade

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International Brigade "Pyatnashka"
Интернациональная Бригада «Пятнашка»
Active	2014–present
Country	Donetsk People's Republic (2015–2022)  Russia (2022–present)
Branch	DPR People's Militia (2015–2022)  Russian Ground Forces (2022–present)
Size	Battalion
Part of	51st Combined Arms Army
Nickname(s)	The Fifteen
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbas First Battle of Donetsk Airport Battle of Ilovaisk Second Battle of Donetsk Airport Battle of Marinka Invasion of Ukraine Battle of Marinka 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive Battle of Avdiivka Pokrovsk offensive 2024 Kursk offensive
Commanders
Current commander	Akhra Avidzba [ru]
Insignia
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The Pyatnashka International Brigade, or simply the Pyatnashka , is a military unit of the 87th Rifle Regiment of the Russian Ground Forces. Until 1 January 2023, it was part of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). It is attached to the 1st Donetsk Army Corps.^[1] It mainly consists of international volunteers. The brigade is led by Akhra Avidzba, an officer of Abkhaz origin.^[2]