I, the warrior of Novorossiya Armed Forces, do take the oath and solemnly swear to be an honest, brave, discipline and vigilant warrior. Strictly keep military secrets, unquestioningly follow the laws of military regulations and orders of commanders and superiors. I do swear that I will be serving honestly and according to conscience sacredly cherish the high title of soldier which is granted to me by my people. I do swear to protect the freedom of Novorossiya and all Russia land, with all my strength, courage, skills, with dignity and honor, not sparing my blood and my very life to achieve complete victory over the enemy. And if I ever break this solemn oath taken by me, let the severe punishment of our laws fall on me, as well as hatred and contempt of working people and my brothers in arms.
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The revolutionary Ghost Brigade of
Novorossiya.
[PHOTO SOURCE: https://www.tumblr.com/search/mozgovoi]
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Prizrak
Brigade
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Бригада
«ÐŸÑ€Ð¸Ð·Ñ€Ð°Ðº» meaning "Ghost Brigade"
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Service sleeve
insignia of the Prizrak Battalion
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Active
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Since April 2014
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Allegiance
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Novorossiya
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Branch
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Army
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Role
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Infantry Brigade
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Size
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about 3,000 troops
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Part of
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United Armed Forces of Novorossiya
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Garrison/HQ
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Luhansk
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Nickname(s)
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Ghost Brigade
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Commanders
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Current
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Yuri Shevchenko
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The
"Prizrak" Brigade (in Russian Бригада «ÐŸÑ€Ð¸Ð·Ñ€Ð°Ðº»)
meaning "Ghost Brigade" formerly commanded by Aleksey Mozgovoy, is an
infantry unit of the Lugansk People's Republic. The full name
of the Brigade is Mechanized Brigade Prizrak.
History
The
unit was established in late 2014 after pro-Russian protesters occupied the RSA
buildings in Luhansk. It began as a platoon sized unit, but in August 2014 it
became a battalion as the number of fighters grew to 1,000. The commander of
the Brigade Aleksey Mozgovoy claimed in late December 2014 to have up to 3,000
fighters. Mozgovoi was killed in an IED
and gun attack 23 May 2015 along with a number of his bodyguards although
survived a similar ambush 2 months prior to his death. A supposed covert Ukrainian
military unit named "shadows" claimed both attacks however the two
incidents appears to be their only active engagements throughout the conflict
which fueled a number of theories including Russian involvement.
The
stated goal of prizrak is to be both a military combat unit as well as
socialist political organisation which would make them the only military unit
operating within the structures of Luhansk
People's Republic and Donetsk
People's Republic (Novorossian
Armed Forces) that have a dual objective. Membership of prizrak
comprises primarily of east Ukrainians and Russian nationals however due to
their political ethos the unit does draw in a number of western nationals from
Spain, France, Germany, United States, Brazil, and the UK. Primary military
activities include battlefield reconnaissance, sabotage, covert assault, and
other intelligence activities. Political activities include promotion of
socialist policy, electoral promotion activities, social care projects
primarily in Luhansk.
Notable
military operations
The
Battle for Debaltsevo prizrak units conducted reconnaissance missions which
included landmine clearance for main assault forces corrective artillery information
and anti armour activities.
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Soldiers of the Prizrak Brigade marching for
the oath taking on September 9, 2014.
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Alexei
Mozgovoy and his Prizrak Brigade
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Soldiers of the Prizrak Brigade lined up for
the oath taking on September 9, 2014.
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Alexei
Mozgovoy speaks to Yuri Shevchenko
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[eng
subs] Militia brigade "Ghost" takes oath to Novorossia 09/09/14
VIDEO
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9lI1F59Qhg
[eng subs] Alexei
Mozgovoi speech at the banner award ceremony 16/12/14
Published on Dec 18, 2014
[eng subs] Alexei Mozgovoi speech at the banner
award ceremony for the Alexandr Nevsky separate battalion of the
"Ghost" brigade 16/12/14
VIDEO SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxvEINTqz_A
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