Pyatnashka Brigade

International Brigade "Pyatnashka"
Интернациональная Бригада «Пятнашка»
Жәларбжьаратәи абригада "Пиатнашка"
Active2014–present
Country Donetsk People's Republic (2015–2022)
 Russia (2022–present)
Branch DPR People's Militia (2015–2022)
 Russian Ground Forces (2022–present)
SizeBattalion
Part of Volunteer Corps
Nickname(s)The Fifteen
Engagements
Commanders
Current
commander
Akhra Avidzba
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The Pyatnashka International Brigade, or simply the Pyatnashka, is a military unit of the Russian Volunteer Assault Corps. Until 1 January 2023, it was part of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). It is attached to the Volunteer Corps. It mainly consists of international volunteers. The brigade is led by Akhra Avidzba, an officer of Abkhaz origin.