Niesmiertelni

**Niesmiertelni**(Russian: **Бессмертный**, Ukrainian: **Безсмертний**), is a Ukrainian global terrorist organization. Niesmiertelni advocated Russian irredentism, split Eastern Ukraine into "Novorossiya" and join the Russian Federation.

Niesmiertelni is completely against Ukraine and wants to terrorize all countries that have supported Ukraine. It is worth mentioning that the MFA of Russia has publicly accused them of "doing nothing responsibly".

## History

### Establishment

In February 2014, former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was removed from the presidency following the Euromaidan Protest. Armed conflict in eastern Ukraine.

From January 14 to February 20, 2015, DPR and LPR forces engaged Ukraine Armed Force in Debaltseve. On February 23, three days after the Ukrainian retreat, six pro-Russian Ukrainian soldiers came to Debaltseve and defected to local DPR and LPR forces. On February 23, three days after the Ukrainian retreat, six pro-Russian Ukrainian soldiers came to Debaltseve and defected to local DPR and LPR forces.

Out of vigilance, all pro-Russian militias kept their distance from them. The leader, Marian Paskiewicz, managed to buy and collect many guns and tactical gear, as well as recruiting more lone soldiers. Eventually within two months, they formed the group, Niesmiertelni, which means "Immortals," with the aim of defeating Ukraine and the West countries.

Marian Paskiewicz is a Polish Ukrainian who grew up in Kharkiv Oblast. He speaks Russian most of the time, occasionally communicates with his family in Polish, and hardly speaks Ukrainian.

### War in Donbas

Since 2016, Russia has been secretly helping Niesmiertelni: arms aid, financial aid, intelligence support, military training. More and more desperate people from all over the world are entering Valuiske, Luhansk Oblast. This is almost Niesmiertelni's stronghold. Afterwards, Niesmiertelni was able to launch seveal terrorist attacks in the Ukrainian-controlled Luhansk Oblast and Donetsk Oblast, but none of them had the expected results.

Niesmiertelni joined the LPR force against the Ukrainian Armed Force during the Battle of Svetlodarcik in December 2016. After the comprehensive ceasefire came into force, several members came close to violating the ceasefire by unintentional discharging.

With that comes the growth of influence. In January 2018, former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko declared Niesmiertelni a terrorist organization. Since April, SSU and Special Operations Forces have attempted to assassinate Marian Paskiewicz. However, due to the stubborn resistance of the pro-Russian soldiers, all operations failed.

In May 2019, Volodymyr Zelenskyy was inaugurated as President of Ukraine. In addition to raids, shelling and airstrikes, plans to kill Marian Paskiewicz began. He has been reclusive and none of the above three methods are effective in killing him as it is difficult to pinpoint his exact location.

Finally, three SSU agents detonated a fuel tanker on the M04 motorway near Novosvitlivka, blowing up a suspicious convoy. The convoy was Niesmiertelni's, and although they were all civilian vehicles, there were many armed militias with assault rifles, submachine guns and light machine guns.

Marian Paskiewicz was confirmed dead. Ironically, he was shot and killed by friendly forces who mistook him for the enemy. Although the news soon appeared first as news on Kyiv Post, the October "No to capitulation!" movement still took place.

Such an intense anti-terrorist operation was devastating for Niesmiertelni. Most members were secretly asked by FSB not to enter Russia in order to avoid exposure of the fact that Russia supported the group. Instead, they entered Poland, Belarus, Moldova and Transnistria. Some went to Romania and Hungary. Very few remain in Ukraine and they can only remain inactive.

### Grows in shadow

In order to avoid a leaderless situation caused by the leader being killed, Niesmiertelni has achieved decentralization. However, this does not unite all members. Quitting, being bought off, and even defecting to Ukraine is the norm.

Nonetheless, members have significantly expanded their activities: Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, Israel, South Africa, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea etc. SVR RF helps members in exile, laying the groundwork for future global terrorist attacks.

By February 2022, Russia has invaded Ukraine. Members who remained in Ukraine encountered increasing attacks from Ukraine Armed Forces. To avoid total defeat, Russia secretly sent special forces into Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory to assist them. Meanwhile, a former Russian Ground Forces soldier, Budnikov Milorad Konstantinovich, became the leader. He is from the 6th Combined Arms Army and got lost in the Battle of Kharkiv.

In March 2025, after defeating an Alpha Group squad in an operation, they captured Milkov Kazymyrovych Vasylenko. He later became the leader of Niesmiertelni.

In July 2026, Niesmiertelni becomes active. On June 21, 2027, Niesmiertelni caused a massive explosion in Shanghai, China. However, many international organizations agree that the nuclear weapons were not planted by Niesmiertelni, but someone else.

## Weapons

### Assault rifle

* AKM
* AK-12
* ARX160
* CQ

### Submachine gun

* MPX
* TEC-9

### Pistol

* MP-443
* M9

### Sniper rifle

* SV-98
* Zastava M91

### Shotgun

* Saiga-12K
* DP-12

### Light machine gun

* Ultimax 100 Mk5
* M249

## See also

* Asymmetric warfare
* Russophilia in Ukraine
* Anti-Ukrainian sentiment
* Russian people's militias in Ukraine
* Novorossiya
* Political polarization in Ukraine
* Proxy war