International Legion (Ukraine)
| International Legion | |
|---|---|
| Інтернаціональний легіон | |
Emblem of the International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine | |
| Founded | 27 February 2022 |
| Allegiance | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces Main Directorate of Intelligence |
| Type | Infantry and special operations |
| Role | Anti-tank warfare Clandestine operations Cold-weather warfare Counterintelligence Direct action Force protection HUMINT Internal security Irregular warfare Long-range penetration Military intelligence Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Urban warfare |
| Size | 1,500–30,000 (2022–2023) |
| Anniversaries | 7 March |
| Engagements | |
| Website | Official Website |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Unknown |
The International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine, or the Ukrainian Foreign Legion, is a military unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces composed of foreign volunteers. It was created on 27 February 2022 by the Ukrainian government at the request of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to fight against the Russian invasion of the country. It was originally part of the Territorial Defense Forces, under the name of International Legion of Territorial Defence of Ukraine, eventually transitioning to the command of the Ukrainian Ground Forces at some point in its existence.