Russian "Espanola" brigade disbanded: new units being created in its place
Kyiv • UNN
The Russian 88th reconnaissance and sabotage brigade "Espanola", which consisted of CSKA ultras, has been disbanded. Based on it, electronic warfare and assault detachments will be created, which will become part of the Russian defense system.
In Russia, the 88th reconnaissance and sabotage brigade "Espanola" was disbanded: this unit consisted of ultras (fans and supporters - ed.) of the Russian football club CSKA and was part of the private military company "Redut". This was reported by Russian "media", reports UNN.
Details
Electronic warfare and assault units will be created on the basis of this unit. The main part of the personnel of the "Espanola" brigade, which has been fighting against Ukraine since 2014, is creating new structures within the defense and security forces of the Russian Federation.
Reference
The "Espanola" brigade existed since 2022, although its founder Stanislav Orlov (call sign "Spaniard" - ed.) fought against Ukraine since 2014. The brigade's fighters took part in the battles for Mariupol, Bakhmut, Klishchiivka, and Chasiv Yar.
The occupiers filmed this video in Chasiv Yar in the summer of 2025 - it was published on the brigade's social networks.
Recall
According to the Ministry of Defense of Great Britain, tank units began to be created in the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation. Putin made the corresponding decision in the summer of 2023, two months after the unsuccessful rebellion of Wagner PMC mercenaries.