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Azov marches to celebrate Defender’s Day, new party formation

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Azov Civilian Corps members prepare for their march to mark Defender of Ukraine Day on Oct. 14.
Photo by Volodymyr Petrov

The members and supporters of Azov Battalion military unit and far-right political party Right Sector marched in Kyiv on Oct. 14 to mark Defender of Ukraine Day and celebrate the formation of a new far-right political force by Azov.

The procession gathered around 5,000 people who walked with torches and flags from Mother Motherland statue to St. Sofia Square chanting “Death to the enemies!” and “Glory to Ukraine, glory to the heroes!”

Earlier that day, Azov Battalion officially presented its new far-right political party, National Corps.