Sotnia
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During the Second World War, the fundamental combat unit of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) was a kuren (or kurin), equivalent to a battalion of four to eight hundred members, divided into three or four sotnias (equivalent to a company).
Each sotnia contained three or four czotas (platoons), and each czota was assembled from three roys (a Section of 10-12 men). Every roy was usually equipped with one light machine gun, two to three automatic weapons, and at least seven rifles.