Armenian Legion (Ukraine)
| Armenian Legion | |
|---|---|
| Հայկական լեգեոն | |
 The Flag of The Legion | |
| Active | 2023 July-Present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Type | Ground Forces of Ukraine |
| Size | At Least 1,000-2,500 |
| Engagements | |
The Armenian National Legion (Armenian: Հայկական լեգեոն) is a military formation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, created from Armenian volunteers. The unit was formed in June 2023.
Symbolism
The official ensign of the Legion is the ensign of the Kingdom of Any, which is an informal symbol of the military community in Ukraine.[citation needed]
Specialization
The specialization of Thia Legion includes aerial reconnaissance tasks, the use of Attack Drones and Kamikaze Drones and Ground Operations.[1]
Creation
After the meeting of the Prime Minister of Armenia with representatives of the Armenian Union of Ukraine in Moldova, a proposal was made to create an Armenian legion. The creation event was attended by the first Ambassador of Ukraine to Armenia, Oleksandr Bozhko, as well as politician Dmytro Korchynskyi.[2]