Prizrak Brigade
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The Prizrak Brigade (Russian: Бригада «Призрак», romanized: Brigada "Prizrak", lit. 'Ghost Brigade'), founded by Aleksey Mozgovoy, is an infantry unit of the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR), one of the self-proclaimed breakaway states located in the Donbas.[3] It has been officially designated Prizrak Mechanized Brigade and 4th Territorial Defense Brigade (Alchevsk).[4] According to Amnesty International, the unit is one of the separatist units known for brutal treatment and torture of prisoners of war.[5] Until January 1, 2023, it was part of the Luhansk People's Militia. It is attached to the 2nd Army Corps.
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Prizrak Brigade | |
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Бригада «Призрак» | |
Active | Since April 2014 |
Allegiance | Russia |
Type | Separatist group |
Role | Motorized brigade |
Size | c. 3,000 (claimed, 2014)[1] |
Part of | Army of the South-East (2014) LPR People's Militia (2014–2022) 2nd Army Corps (2022-Present) |
Garrison/HQ | Luhansk |
Nickname(s) | "Antrastsit Cossacks"[2] |
Engagements | War in Donbass |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Yuri Shevchenko |
Notable commanders | Aleksey Mozgovoy Artur Bogachenko † |
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