| Storm-V | |
|---|---|
| Шторм-V | |
 Russian "V" marker that the unit is named after | |
| Active | June 24, 2023 – present |
| Country | Russia |
| Branch | Russian Armed Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Penal military unit |
| Nickname(s) | "Vityazi"[a] |
| Engagements | Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Unknown |
Storm-V (Russian: Шторм-V, romanized: Shtorm-V) is a series of penal military units established by a law which was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin which disbanded Storm-Z and replaced it with Storm-V.[2] The V in Storm-V stands for "vityazi", the Russian word for ‘knights.’[3]
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- ^ "Avdiivka map shows Russian advances as Ukraine makes gains in south". Newsweek. 13 February 2024.
- ^ Belovodyev, Daniil (13 February 2024). "Storm Gladiator: How Russia Uses Recruited Convicts to Fight in 'Fierce' Assault Units in Ukraine". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
- ^ Fokht, Liza; Barabanov, Ilya (24 May 2024). "Surviving Storm V – the brutal reality of life on the frontline as a Russian convict fighter". BBC News Russian. Retrieved 30 May 2024.