Country: | Ukraine |
Details of Formation: | The group was formed in 2014 based on the initiative of the Interior Ministry. |
Details of Termination: | -- |
Purpose: | The group was used to fight with other battalions and the official armed forces. |
Organisation: | The PGM was under the control of the Interior Ministry and the group’s commander was part of the military council of the People’s Front party. It is also reported that commanders were appointed by the Interior Ministry. Though one source reports that the group received material support from the government, news evidence that villagers collected money to equip members suggests that this was not sufficient. |
Weapons and Training: | While one source states that members were equipped and armed by the government via the Interior Ministry, another one reports locals collecting money to buy equipment for those who join. |
Size: | -- |
Reason for Membership: | -- |
Treatment of Civilians: | -- |
Other Information: | n one notable instance, fighters of the PGM were involved in an encirclement in Ilovaisk (Donetsk region). Alternative spellings/names of the PGM include Mirotvorets, Myrotvoretz, or Battalion Peacemaker. |
References: | Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD. |