98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro'
The 98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro' is a Ukrainian battalion of the Territorial Defence Forces, a branch of the larger Azov Regiment of the National Guard.[unreliable source?] The Battalion is led by Rodion Kudryashov, the commander of Azov's reconnaissance and sabotage company. The Battalion is based in the city of Dnipro.
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. 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.
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