Storm-V
| Storm-V | |
|---|---|
| Шторм-V | |
 Russian "V" marker that the unit is named after | |
| Active | June 24, 2023 - Present |
| Country | Russia |
| Branch | Russian Armed Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Penal military unit |
| Engagements | Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Unknown |
Storm-V (Russian: Шторм-V, romanized: Shtorm-V) is a series of penal military units established by a law which was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin which disbanded Storm-Z and replaced it with Storm-V.[2]
History[edit]
Storm-V was created on 24 June 2023 when Russian President Vladimir Putin disbanded Storm-Z and created Storm V. However, on 12 February 2024, Dmytro Riumshyn, the commander of Ukraine's 47th Mechanized Brigade, claimed that Russian forces were deploying regular troops, sabotage groups, as well as both "Storm-Z" and "Storm-V" penal units in Avdiivka.[3] It was claimed that Storm-V units did not offer pardons or even parole and extend convicts' contracts indefinitely until the end of the war, unlike Storm-Z units where pardon was promised after a 6 months contract.[4] The Storm-V was originally involved in the Battle of Avdiivka.[5] and then currently in the Battle of Chasiv Yar.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Avdiivka map shows Russian advances as Ukraine makes gains in south". Newsweek. 13 February 2024.
- ^ Belovodyev, Daniil (13 February 2024). "Storm Gladiator: How Russia Uses Recruited Convicts to Fight in 'Fierce' Assault Units in Ukraine". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
- ^ "Avdiivka map shows Russian advances as Ukraine makes gains in south". Newsweek. 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Russia no longer offers pardons to convicts going to war - ISW". 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Avdiivka map shows Russian advances as Ukraine makes gains in south". Newsweek. 13 February 2024.
- ^ https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-reports-heavy-battles-in-bakhmut-direction-as-russia-pulls-in-reserves/