Pyatnashka Brigade

Pyatnashka Brigade
Бригада «Пятнашка»
Active	2014–present
Country	Donetsk People's Republic
Branch	DPR People's Militia (2015–2022) Russian Armed Forces (2022–present)
Size	Brigade
Nickname(s)	The Fifteen
Engagements	War in Donbas First Battle of Donetsk Airport Battle of Ilovaisk Second Battle of Donetsk Airport Battle of Marinka (2015) Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Marinka (2022–2023) 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive Battle of Avdiivka
Commanders
Current commander	Akhra Avidzba

The Pyatnashka Brigade is a military unit of Russian Ground Forces. Until 1 January 2023, it was part of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). It is attached to the 1st Donetsk Army Corps.^[1] It mainly consists of international volunteers. The brigade is led by Akhra Avidzba.^[2]