UKSL Sanctions designation

Vostok Battalion

Entity · designated 31 December 2020

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID
RUS0205
OFSI group ID
13046
Designation type
Entity
Date designated
31 December 2020
Last updated
9 April 2025

Regimes

  • The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Designation sources

  • UK

Sanctions imposed

  • Asset freeze
  • Trust Services Sanctions
  • Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

  • The Vostok Battalion is an Illegal armed separatist group which is considered to be one of the most important in Eastern Ukraine. Actively participated in the military operations resulting in the seizure of Donetsk Airport. It also forms part of the so-called Armed Forces of 'Donetsk People’s Republic'. The Vostok Battalion is responsible for fighting against the Ukrainian government forces in Eastern Ukraine, thus threatening the stability or security of Ukraine. The trust services sanctions were imposed on 21/03/2023.

Other information

  • The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Addresses

  • Lines: Donetsk
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