Vladislav Ammosov
Vladislav Ammosov | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown Yakutsk, Yakut ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Russia (1991–2014) Ukraine (2022–present) |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank | Commander of Sibir Battalion |
| Commands | Sibir Battalion (2023–present) |
| Battles/wars | |
Vladislav Ammosov (Russian: Владислав Аммосов) is a former GRU officer from Yakutia (Sakha Republic) who is the current commanding officer of the Sibir Battalion.
Military career
Vladislav Ammosov fought in both the First and Second Chechen Wars while serving in the GRU.[1][2] After the annexation of Crimea and the subsequent war in Donbas, Ammosov decided to leave the Russian military. He said in an interview: "I left the reserve before 2014, when it finally became clear that this state and I have different paths. The seizure of Crimea and the aggression in Donbas looked like agony. It was already clear that the empire was disintegrating and would soon die. After all, Russia's violation of international agreements meant that no one would comply with them when it concerned Russia. What is stopping my republic from holding a referendum and seceding from Russia? Yakutia will likely have to survive on its own in the future."[3] On 24 February 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, he saw it as an opportunity for Siberia to gain independence from Russia and decided to fight alongside Ukraine.[4] After a background check, he became the commander of the newly formed Sibir Battalion.[5] In 2024 he led the Sibir Battalion in an incursion into Russian territory from Ukraine.[6]
Politics
Vladislav Ammosov has stated that he wants to see the collapse of the Russian Federation and establish an independent Yakutia.[7][8]
References
- ^ Ankel, Sophia. "Ukraine says it created a whole battalion from Russians who signed up to fight their own country". Business Insider. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Levchenko, Taras (13 April 2023). "A Former Russian Military Intelligence Officer Explains Why He's Fighting For Ukraine". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Russians fighting for Ukraine: who recruits them and how? We take a look at the Russian Volunteer Corps and other formations within the AFU". Novaya Gazeta Europe. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Levchenko, Taras (13 April 2023). "A Former Russian Military Intelligence Officer Explains Why He's Fighting For Ukraine". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Ukraine Presents New Unit Formed By Siberian Volunteers". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "MSN". MSN.
- ^ "Історія російського офіцера ГРУ, який воює на боці України за незалежність Якутії Більше інформації на порталі Антикор". antikor.com.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ Levchenko, Taras (13 April 2023). "A Former Russian Military Intelligence Officer Explains Why He's Fighting For Ukraine". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 8 August 2024.