The 1st Slavyansk Brigade (Russian: 1-ая Славянская бригада) also known as the 1st Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Slavyansk Order of the Republic Brigade (Russian: 1-я отдельная гвардейская мотострелковая Славянская ордена Республики бригада, 1 oгmбр; Military Unit Number 00100) is a military unit of Russian Ground Forces. Until January 1, 2023, it was part of the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" (DPR). It is attached to the 1st Donetsk Army Corps.[1]
Brigade formerly commanded by Igor "Strelkov" Girkin. He was the Minister of Defense of allied separatist militias in the DPR and LPR from 16 May to 14 August 2014. Strelkov's name was later revealed to be Igor Girkin, a Moscow-born Russian, Army veteran and former FSB agent.[2][3] The brigade took part in the Siege of Sloviansk. In 2019, a member of the brigade named Vladimir Tsemakh was arrested.[4]
On 12 March 2024, the Russian Defense Ministry published a video of members of the brigade using artillery to "wipe out" Ukrainian defensive positions in the South Donetsk direction.[5]
Donetsk People's Republic (2014–2022)
Russia (2022–present)
Russian Ground Forces (2022–present)
1st Donetsk Army Corps
