"Sparta" Battalion
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| Sparta Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Батальон «Спарта» | |
 Service sleeve insignia of the Sparta Battalion  Flag of the Sparta Battalion |
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| Active | Summer 2014 – present |
| Allegiance |  Donetsk People's Republic |
| Branch | Army |
| Role | Special Forces |
| Size | about 1,000 troops |
| Part of |  United Armed Forces of Novorossiya |
| Garrison/HQ | Donetsk |
| Nickname(s) | Motorola's Division |
| Engagements | War in Donbass |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Arseny Pavlov |
Soldiers of the Sparta Battalion during the Second Battle of Donetsk Airport
The Sparta Battalion is a special forces military unit of the Donetsk People's Republic led by Arseny Pavlov ("Motorola"). The battalion took part in the Battle of Ilovaisk and Second Battle of Donetsk Airport.[1][2] The battalion's name and insignia appear to be inspired by the faction of the same name in the video game Metro 2033.
