Andriy Biletsky

Commander of the 3rd Assault Army

Armed Forces of Ukraine

Country: Ukraine

Commander of the 3rd Assault Army of Ukraine and founder of the Azov movement. Led Azov Battalion in the 2014–2015 defense of Mariupol. Commands one of Ukraine's most combat-experienced formations, which has fought in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv directions during the full-scale invasion.

Author
Louis Beaudemont
Category
Photoreports
Look What Ukraine’s War Veterans Can Do in the MMA Ring—Photoreport
Active-duty Ukraine’s service members, veterans, adaptive athletes, and international competitors gathered in Kyiv for “IDU NA VY: Tryzna,” an international Mix Martial Arts (MMA) tournament organized by the Third Army Corps and Veteran Corps. Held to honor fallen Ukrainian warriors, the event brought together military and civilian fighters for an evening of combat sports, including martial arts duels and medieval knight battles.
Oct 14, 2026 10:54
Author
Vlad Litnarovych
Category
War in Ukraine
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