98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro'
Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces unit
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The 98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro' was a Ukrainian battalion of the Territorial Defence Forces, founded by veterans of the Azov Regiment of the National Guard.[1][unreliable source?] The Battalion was led by Rodion Kudryashov, the commander of Azov's reconnaissance and sabotage company.[2] The unit was based in the city of Dnipro.[3]
| 98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro' | |
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| Active | February 2022 – January 2023 |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Azov Regiment |
| Branch | Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Battalion |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Rodion Kudryashov[1][2] |
Russian invasion of Ukraine
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battalion was stationed in the town of Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, as part of the Southern Ukraine offensive.[citation needed] On 13 May 2022, the battalion released footage of an attack on a Russian military post near Orikhiv, showing footage of a destroyed Russian ammunition depot.[4][5]
In January 2023, the battalion was reformed into the 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the 3rd Assault Brigade.
Symbolics
The first version of the battalion arm badge
An early version of the battalion insignia
Arm badge of the 98th battalion of the TrO "Azov-Dnipro"
The armband of the unit
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![Arm badge of the 98th battalion of the TrO "Azov-Dnipro"](#/media/File:98th_Territorial_Defence_Battalion_"Azov-Dnipro"_Insignia_-_Second_Variant.png)
