"Sparta" Battalion
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Sparta Battalion | |
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Батальон «Спарта» | |
Service sleeve insignia of the Sparta Battalion Flag of the Sparta Battalion |
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Active | Summer 2014 – present |
Allegiance | Donetsk People's Republic |
Branch | Army |
Role | Special Forces |
Size | about 1,000 troops |
Part of | United Armed Forces of Novorossiya |
Garrison/HQ | Donetsk |
Nickname(s) | Motorola's Division |
Engagements | War in Donbass |
Commanders | |
Current commander |
Arseny Pavlov |
The Sparta Battalion is a special forces military unit of the Donetsk People's Republic led by Arseny Pavlov ("Motorola"). The battalion took part in the Battle of Ilovaisk and Second Battle of Donetsk Airport.[1][2] The battalion's name and insignia appear to be inspired by the faction of the same name in the video game Metro 2033.