Imam Shamil Dagestan Battalion (Ukraine)
| Imam Shamil Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Батальйон імені імама Шаміля (Ukrainian) | |
Battalion Insignia | |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Dagestani Opposition Ministry of Defence (Ukraine) |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Battalion |
| Size | Several hundred |
| Part of | International Legion of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine |
| Nickname(s) | Dagestan Liberation Battalion |
| Patron | Imam Shamil |
| Engagements | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Saipulaev Muhammad Ibrahimovich |
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The Imam Shamil Dagestan Volunteer Battalion is a volunteer combat unit operating under the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a part of the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine against the Russian forces. It mainly consists of volunteers from Dagestan which seek an independent Dagestan from Russian rule. It was established in October 2022 after Russian invasion of Ukraine and is named after the national hero of Dagestan, Imam Shamil.