Espaniola (battalion)
Espaniola (Spanish: Española) is a Russian military formation created from radical fans of football clubs, including CSKA, Spartak, Torpedo, Zenit, Lokomotiv, Orel and other teams. The detachment commander is a representative of the Red-Blue Warriors group Stanislav Orlov, call sign “Испанец” (Spaniard).
| Espaniola | |
|---|---|
| Эспаньола | |
Banner of general Baklanov | |
| Founders | Stanislav Orlov Alexander Khodakovsky |
| Leader | Stanislav Orlov |
| Dates of operation | 2022-present |
| Allegiance | Russian Federation |
| Slogan | «Чаю воскресения мертвых и жизни будущаго века. Аминь» |
| Size | 150+ (February 2023) |
| Part of | PMC Redut |
| Battles and wars | Battle of Mariupol |
At the beginning of its existence, the formation existed under the Vostok battalion of the self-proclaimed DPR. Currently, the battalion is controlled by the PMC "Redut".
Some of the members of the battalion espouse right wing to far right views.
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