Donbass: 'Nevsky' Brigade | RT Documentary

The ‘Nevsky’ volunteer brigade was formed in 2022 by people who had already taken up the defence of Donbass back in 2014. Today, its ranks bring together men from every corner of Russia. These include entrepreneurs, engineers, and teachers who left behind careers and businesses to join the fight, seeing it as their personal duty to hasten a shared victory.

Over the course of the conflict, the brigade has grown into a large formation. It now includes several assault battalions, a tank battalion, an artillery division, and one of the largest unmanned aviation units on the front, complete with its own engineering laboratory. The brigade saw fierce battles in Artyomovsk, Kleshcheevka, and Soledar, took part in the liberation of Kursk Region, and continues to hold positions in key sectors of the frontline.

For these soldiers, strength of spirit matters as much as firepower. They draw support from the legacy of their heavenly patron, Alexander Nevsky. Military doctors and chaplains serve shoulder to shoulder with them, helping fighters preserve their resilience, both in body and in spirit, amid the brutal conditions of war.