Kharkiv Police Battalion
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| Kharkiv Police Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: Батальйон патрульної служби поліції особливого призначення «Харків» | |
 Kharkiv Police shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2015–present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Ministry of Internal Affairs |
| Branch | Patrol Police |
| Type | Police Tactical Unit |
| Size | Battalion |
| Engagements | War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
The "Kharkiv" Police Battalion was formed in autumn 2015 from the special police unit battalion's "Kharkiv-1",[1] "Kharkiv-2" and "Slobozhanshchyna".[2] They have been involved in maintaining public order and guarding strategically important facilities in Mariupol.[3]
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References[edit]
- ^ "The first 100 volunteers came to the battalion "Kharkiv" 16.04.2014". ВЕСТИ (in Russian). 2014-04-16. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ (in Russian) Battalion "Kharkiv" is sent to the zone of ATO, SQ News (9 December 2015)
- ^ (in Russian) "Kharkiv" Battalion returned home (photos), SQ News (16 January 2016)
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