The Azov Battalion began forming a communications unit under the command of “Velychar.” Amid the difficult conditions of the war’s early stages, the foundations were laid for a command-and-control system and for ensuring reliable communications between units.
Communication Node 12th Special Forces Brigade “Azov”
About unit
The unit is responsible for providing the technical infrastructure necessary for effective communication within the brigade. Clear communication is an essential link that enables the receipt of prompt, objective, and timely information from the front lines regarding the actual state of affairs and changes in the situation, allowing for timely adjustments to decisions and command.
The communications unit is comprised of a team of analytical-minded specialists committed to continuous improvement to achieve maximum speed, quality, and security of communications. The unit’s scope of activity includes radio communications, information and telecommunications systems, cybersecurity, technical security systems, and engineering in the field of electronic warfare (EW) and electronic countermeasures (ECM) systems.
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History
Following the expansion and reorganization of the unit, a communications platoon was established within the Azov Regiment. The unit was responsible for coordinating operations, maintaining communication channels, and developing the regiment’s technical capabilities.
In Zaporizhzhia, the formation of a communications platoon within the 2nd Special Forces Battalion has begun. The personnel were responsible for deploying communications systems and providing command and control support to units in active combat conditions.
A Category I communications node was established, which significantly enhanced the brigade’s ability to ensure robust and uninterrupted command and control of its forces and assets.
Commander
Arseniy “Senya” Bosenko
CaptainHe is originally from Zaporizhzhia. From 2006 to 2007, he served in the Presidential Regiment. When the full-scale invasion began, he volunteered in Zaporizhzhia and joined Military Unit 3033. Upon learning that a group was being formed to relieve the siege of Mariupol, he joined Azov. For several months, he served as an infantryman in the defense of Velyka Novosilka.
In July 2022, he was called to the communications unit because they needed someone with a technical mindset. He built his career as a signalman literally from scratch—he learned to wire radios, perform installations, and, due to a lack of supplies, made antennas from whatever materials were at hand. During the formation of the brigade in 2023, Senya served as the technical and organizational backbone of the communications unit alongside Tester. From that point on, he effectively served as the deputy head of the communications unit—an engineer. Since December 2025, he has held the position of head of the communications unit.
