Norman Brigade

The Norman Brigade (Ukrainian: Нормандська бригада, romanized: Normandsʹka bryhada) is a unit of foreign volunteers operating in Ukraine, formed in early 2022. It consists of veterans from Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Jordan, Egypt, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.[2] It is not part of the official International Legion of Ukraine.[3] According to their social media, the unit joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in December 2022 and has gained proper recognition as a well trained unit.

Norman Brigade
Нормандська бригада
Norman Brigade chevron
ActiveMarch 2022–present
Country Ukraine
Allegiance Ukraine
TypeForeign volunteer
RoleLight infantry
Motto(s)BEYOND WORDS
Engagements
Websitehttps://mobile.twitter.com/BrigadeNormande
Commanders
Current
commander		"Hrulf" [1]

Name

The name of the group alludes to the fact many Quebecers are descendants of settlers from France’s Normandy region. Its members are almost entirely military veterans, who either have family in Ukraine or were appalled by the invasion and reports of alleged Russian war crimes.[4]

People of the Norman Brigade

"Wali", a retired Canadian Army sniper who was briefly with the brigade,[1] said he travelled via Poland to volunteer, and that the Norman Brigade started as a humanitarian effort to deliver aid in eastern Ukraine.[5]

References
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  1. "Canadian infantry veteran enters 'living hell' in Ukraine to capture village from Russians". National Post. 5 April 2022.
  2. Burke, Ashley (11 March 2022). "Ukraine looking for foreign volunteers with military, medical experience, embassy says". CBC. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  3. Stein, Jeff (18 January 2023). "Democracy defenders and Rambo wannabes: Ukraine's volunteer foreign fighters". Washington Post.
  4. "Canadian infantry veteran enters 'living hell' in Ukraine to capture village from Russians". National Post. 5 April 2022.
  5. "Ukraine looking for foreign volunteers with military, medical experience, embassy says". 11 March 2022.
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