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June 2014 North west Pakistan airstrikes

On 10 June, Pakistani security forces carried out aerial strikes in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in the northwestern tribal areas next to the Afghan border, during which nine militant hideouts were destroyed and at least 25 militants were killed. The aerial strikes were conducted in the wake of the attack, and were an extension of a campaign of military operations against militants being conducted since the past few months. The area was believed to be used as a shelter for several anti-state militant factions and foreign fighters from Central Asia.

On 11 June, the Army decided to intensify air strikes on militant hideouts following a conference between top military commanders at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi.

On the early hours of Thursday 12 June, the U.S. conducted two successive drone strikes near Miramshah in North Waziristan, after a nearly six-month break in US drone campaigns in the tribal areas of northwest Pakistan. The drone strikes killed 16 suspected militants. According to a Pakistani intelligence sources, the militants killed included four Uzbeks, a few key Afghan Taliban commanders and members, and two members of TTP Punjab.

On 15 June, Pakistan Air Force fighter jets bombed eight militant hideouts in North Waziristan, during which at least 105 militants (or up to 150 according to other official sources) were killed according to security officials. Most of those killed during the strikes were Uzbek fighters, as the targets were predominantly Uzbek hideouts, and the dead included insurgents linked to the airport attack. Military and intelligence sources confirmed the presence of foreign and local militants in the hideouts before the military operation. Abu Abdur Rehman Almani, a key Uzbek militant commander and a mastermind of the attack, was also reported killed. Some foreign militants from the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, a Uyghur separatist group from western China, were also among the dead.

Scramble for Lacccadives

Lacccadives Scramble
Date February 1948 Location Lacccadives Status Indian victory Territorial changes Lacccadives annexed into the Union of India
Belligerents
Union of India Kingdom of Travancore	Dominion of Pakistan
Commanders and leaders
Vallabhbhai Patel	Liaquat Ali Khan
Units involved
Travancore Police Indian Navy	Pakistan Navy

The Scramble of Lacccadives was a military race between Pakistan Navy and Indian authorities in Travancore to reach the islands of Lakshadweep and annex the territory which took place in late August 1947. Both countries deployed naval vessels but the indian authorities were able to reach first annexing the islands.

Background

The Aminidivi islands under the rule of Tipu Sultan of Mysore Kingdom in 1787 were annexed to the British Raj in 1799 after the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. The rest of the islands remained under the suzerainty of the Arakkal family in return for a payment of annual tribute. The British took over the administration of those islands in 1908 for nonpayment of arrears and attached it to the Madras Presidency. As Lacccadives were not a separate entity so they weren't considered during the Partition of India and thus their status was unclear so Pakistan attempted to take hold of these islands.

Race for Lacccadives

At the end of August, 1947, Liaquat Ali Khan, came to realisation that Lacccadives, a region with Muslim majority didn't become a part of Pakistan and could be taken control of with ease. The Deputy Prime Minister of India, Vallabhbhai Patel, also started to think about Lacccadives.

So , the Royal Pakistan Navy sent a naval vessel towards Lacccadives from Karachi. In India Vallabhbhai Patel was informed about the plannings in Karachi. He immediately sent collector of Travancore to Lacccadives. He also sent a message to Mudaliar brothers to convey the collector of Travancore to order the police officials to go to Lacccadives with available weaponry. Vallabhbhai Patel stated “If the police forces no firearms with them, they can take lathis with them but somehow take possession of the area.” and the Flag of India was raised.

A few hours later, Pakistani warship reached and had to return on seeing the Indian flag flying.

Aftermath

The islands were annexed into the Dominion of India and became part of the Madras State under the Constitution of India in 1950. In 1956, the islands which were had been divided between the South Canara and Malabar districts of Madras state, was organized into a separate union territory administered by the Government of India, following the States Reorganisation Act. The territory which was known as Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands became Lakshadweep islands on 1 November 1973.

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Ternopil Battalion

uk:Рота поліції «Тернопіль»

Main article: Ternopil Rifle Battalion (Ukraine)

Ternopil Rifle Battalion
Ukrainian: Батальйон міліції Тернопіль
Ternopil Rifle Battalion Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Garrison/HQ	Ternopil
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Battle of Popasna Battle of Lysychansk Battle of Bakhmut Pokrovsk offensive
Commanders
Current commander	Volodymyr Katruk

The Ternopil Battalion is a rifle battalion of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The battalion is based in Ternopil. It was established in 2014 in the wake of the War in Donbass and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

It was established on 24 April 2014, in order to ensure the rights and freedoms of the residents of Ternopil Oblast, protect the region from criminal organizations and protect public order. It was composed mainly of Euromaidan activists, volunteers and veterans. On 28 June 2014, senior chaplain Vyacheslav Kizilov consecrated the crucifix of the battalion. In the first days of July 2014, the battalion was deployed to ATO zone. On 2 August 2014, more soldiers of the battalion went to the ATO zone. On 7 September 2014, 50 soldiers of the battalion returned to Ternopil. On 5 September 2014, 50 personnel of the Battalion were provided with two sets of uniforms, personal protective equipment, and 5th class body armour, ammunition, diesel generators amongst other equipment. They departed after being blessed by priests. On 12 September 2014, the Battalion did a press conference stating that "Ternopil" battalion did not partake in combat, but was very close to the front. Mostly it performed operations at checkpoints: first in the Kharkiv Oblast, and then Pervomaisk and Popasna. On 18 November 2014, the deployed soldiers retuned home. During 2015-2016, the battalion continued performing non-combat operations in the ATO zone. In May 2016 it was reformed into a police company.

At the end of March 2022, the "Ternopil" battalion was fighting side by side with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, especially during the Battle of Popasna as well as in Zolote and Katerynivka. Intensive battles were fought for Popasna, it being practically razed to the ground. However, the fighters of the Battalion maintained their positions. Three soldiers of the Battalion were killed during the Battle of Popasna following which, the Battalion took part in the Battle of Lysychansk, Battle of Bakhmut and the Pokrovsk offensive. A soldier of the Battalion (Serhiy Rudy) was killed on 27 April 2022, during artillery shelling of Zolote. Later, some of it's personnel were transferred to Liut Brigade. On 22 March 2024, it destroyed Russian missiles over the airspace of Ternopil. In 2024, it was reformed into a Rifle Battalion. On 27 June 2024, it was completely reformed into a rifle battalion. In July 2024, the "Ternopil Rifle Battalion" started combat training as it, in addition to Ternopil company also included police officers of the Ternopil police directorate, who had no combat experience.

Gallery

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  Blessing by priests
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  Soldiers of the "Ternopil" battalion
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  Soldiers of the "Ternopil" battalion
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  Boarding of buses by the battalion
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  Farewell meeting of the battalion

External Media

External videos
Бійці батальйону «Тернопіль» проходять навчання on YouTube
110 міліціонерів Тернопільщини сьогодні поїхали в зону АТО on YouTube
110 правоохоронців поїхали в зону АТО on YouTube
Про важливе. Володимир Катрук on YouTube
Живими та здоровими повернулись додому бійці батальйону спецпризначення «Тернопіль» on YouTube
Бійці батальйону «Тернопіль» тренують професійні навички на полігоні on YouTube
Півсотні бійців батальйону «Тернопіль» відбули на схід on YouTube

Chernihiv Battalion

uk:Рота поліції «Чернігів»

Main article: Chernihiv Rifle Battalion (Ukraine)

Chernihiv Rifle Battalion
Ukrainian: Чернігівський стрілецький батальйон
Chernihiv Rifle Battalion Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Garrison/HQ	Chernihiv
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Battle of Kreminna Battles of Sievierodonetsk Battle of Rubizhne Battle of Lysychansk Battle at the Border 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northern Ukraine campaign Siege of Chernihiv Eastern Ukraine campaign Battle of Soledar Battle of Bakhmut
Commanders
Current commander	Viktor Trishchuk

The Chernihiv Battalion is a rifle battalion of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is based in Chernihiv. It was established in 2014 in the wake of the War in Donbass and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

It was established on 16 April 2014, following the Revolution of Dignity and was one of the first units of it's kind in Ukraine to curb the 2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine. The backbone of the battalion composed of the 14th "Free People" which took part in Euromaidan and was led by Roman Pytskiv. The battalion's main tasks included protection of public order and peace in Chernihiv as well as ensuring peace in the areas facing unrest.

Creating the battalion itself was not easy. I was given the task of gathering people. There was an instruction from Andrii Parubiy to organize people from the Self-Defense Forces, I took guys from the Maidan, those who did not join the National Guard . We arrived in Chernihiv, where we were given an old room and started the training process.

Volunteers provided humanitarian assistance to the personnel of the Chernihiv battalion such as warm winter uniforms and food and Chrysler Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans for emergency evacuation and countersabotage operations. On 13 May 2014, the first 46 personnel of the Battalion took the oath of loyalty and also took up weaponry. They started patrols in Chernihiv Oblast and were soon deployed to the ATO zone. The Battalion was deployment to the Luhansk Oblast, first to Kreminna where they performed anti-separatist clearing operations during the Battle of Kreminna, and then entered Rubizhne together with the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the Battle of Rubizhne. Then took part in the operation to relieve the encirclement of besieged Ukrainian forces in Lysychansk during the Battle of Lysychansk and ultimately in the capture of the city. Then they conducted similar clearing operations during the Battles of Sievierodonetsk, in Krasnyi Yar and Vegunka as well as in Vilkhove and Stanytsia Luhanska. In general, in the ATO zone, the battalion conducted clearing operations, repelled attacks by separatists, guarded checkpoints, conducted patrols, performed vehicle control operations and helped during evacuation.

We are following the army and are engaged in clearing dangerous sites. We find those who supported the separatists with money, supplied them with uniforms and products. We found weapons and ammunition in many of the sites. During the period of the existence of the battalion, we handed over more than forty people to the SBU.

On 21 October 2014, the commander of the battalion, Roman, was awarded a nominal weapon; four soldiers were awarded the badge "For bravery in the service", five received official thanks and twenty two were assigned special ranks. In November–December 2014, fighters of the "Chernihiv" battalion continued to operate in Stanytsia Luhanska and also took part in the Battle of the Border. From 2:55 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. on 16 November 2014,. separatists crossed the Siverskyi Donets River and fired automatic weapons and grenade launchers at a patrol car of the "Chernihiv" battalion and a checkpoint of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the bus station of Stanytsia Luhanska, the attack resulted in the deaths of three soldiers of the battalion (Oleksandr Viktorovych Naidyon, Zapeka Viktor Oleksandrovych and Ishchenko Andriy Vasyliovych) and wounding of many more includingRoman Mykolayovych Los who was so severely wounded that he was sent to Greece for treatment under the NATO program. During an operation at the Athens Hospital on 20 July 2015, he fell into a coma, and in March 2016, was transferred to Kyiv where he died on the morning of 10 June 2016. On 26 November 2014, Stanytsia Luhanska was shelled by BM-21 Grads. On 29 November 2014, after shelling from mortars and rocket artillery, the positions of the battalion were attacked by four separatist tanks but the attack was repulsed by RPGs and artillery strikes. On 18 June 2015, Hennady Moskal appealed to disband the Tornado and Chernihiv battalions due to suspected involvement in criminal activities, especially smuggling. "Tornado" was Disbanded as a separate Battalion and became the 4th Company of Myrotvorets Battalion but "Chernihiv" continued it's operations. On 21 December 2015, it was again deployed to the ATO zone. On 15 April 2016, on the eve of it's second establishment anniversary, it's size was reduced to a company, some lf it's personnel returned from Donbas after serving in Kurakhove and more personnel prepared to carry out combat missions in Mariupol. On 26 January 2017, the Chernihiv Company was deployed to Mariupol and continued to operate in Mariupol till 2021.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it took part in the Siege of Chernihiv during which on 28 February 2022, a soldier of the company (Dmytro Muzyryov) was killed while repelling an advancing Russian column and another (Ihor Kushnirenko) was killed on 6 March 2022. The company took part in the Battle of Soledar and the Battle of Bakhmut. During the Battle of Bakhmut, a soldier of the company (Oleksandr Yeschenko) was killed on 13 January 2023 as a result of an artillery strike. In April 2024, the company was reorganized into a Rifle Battalion after the merger of a company of the National Police of Ukraine with "Chernihiv" Company.

Sources

External videos
1. 46 перших спецпризначенців батальйону «Чернігів» приймають присягу
2. Чернігів-Схід — історія неоголошеної війни
3. Батальйон «Чернігів»: втрата трьох
4. Батальйон "Чернігів" повернувся на планову ротацію не в повному складі

• Батальйон спецпризначення «Чернігів» у Фейсбуці
• В Україні створено 30 спецпідрозділів особливого призначення, — Арсен Аваков
• Бійці спецбатальйону «Чернігів» отримали високі нагороди МВС (ФОТО), — прес-служба МВС України Archived 23 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Бійці спецбатальйону «Чернігів» повернулися із зони АТО на короткостроковий відпочинок (ФОТО), — прес-служба МВС України
• Голова Луганської ОДА відзначив мужність та професіоналізм правоохоронців, які загинули під час виконання службових обов'язків у зоні АТО (ФОТО), — прес-служба МВС України
• Дитячий малюнок — талісман захисника вітчизни (ФОТО), — прес-служба МВС України
• Бійці спеціального батальйону міліції «Чернігів» повернулися із зони АТО (ФОТО), — прес-служба МВС України Archived 16 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Школярі привітали бійців спецбатальйону «Чернігів» зі святом Святого Миколая (ФОТО), — прес-служба МВС України

Vinnytsia Battalion

uk:Батальйон поліції «Вінниця»

Main article: Vinnytsia Rifle Battalion (Ukraine)

Vinnytsia Rifle Battalion
Ukrainian: Вінницький стрілецький батальйон
Vinnytsia Rifle Battalion Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Garrison/HQ	Vinnytsia
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Battle of Bakhmut

The Vinnytsia Battalion is a rifle battalion of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is based in Vinnytsia. It was established in 2014 in the wake of the War in Donbass and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

On 16 April 2014, the Vinnytsia Battalion was established in order to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens, protect society from criminal organizations and protect public order in ATO zone as well as in Vinnytsia Oblast. On 24 July 2014, 100 soldiers of the battalion went to the ATO zone. In September 2014, fifty more soldiers of the "Vinnytsia" battalion went to the ATO zone. On 17 January 2016, soldiers of the 20th consolidated detachment and 50 soldiers of the Vinnytsia special patrol service battalion, who served in the ATO zone for a month, met in Vinnytsia. The "Vinnytsia" battalion was recognized by the community of Popasna as the best unit among law enforcement agencies as the battalion was the only unit who during the shelling of the city provided assistance to the residents, operated ambulances and worked as firemen, and evacuated civilians during the nine days of shelling saving the lives of 450 residents of Troitske. On 16 April 2016, soldiers of the "Vinnytsia" went to the ATO zone and returned back on 8 August 2016. Again they continued to operate in the ATO zone throughout 2021. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the battalion continued to perform operations during the Eastern Ukraine campaign. In December 2022, the battalion's positions were hit during the Battle of Bakhmut, a soldier of the Battalion (Andriy Svirin) was severely wounded as a result of the strikes. The Battalion also operated in Terny and then in Serebryansk Forest. On 5 May 2024, the battalion was merged with Special Purpose Police Company of Vinnytsya Oblast and it became the Vinnytsia Rifle Battalion. It underwent extensive training in July 2024. On 18 September 2024, nine Renault SUVs were purchased for the Battalion.

Commanders

• Ruslan Moroz (2014-2016)
• Oleg Honcharuk (2016-2017)
• Gurnyak Ruslan (2017-2024)
• Patsalyuk Bohdan (2024-)

Lviv Battalion

uk:Батальйон поліції «Львів»

Main article: Lviv Battalion (Ukraine)

Lviv Battalion
Ukrainian: Львівський батальйон міліції
Lviv Battalion Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Garrison/HQ	Lviv
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Battle of Debaltseve 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Battle of Lysychansk Battle of Bakhmut
Commanders
Current commander	Tsyorok Volodymyr Romanovych

The Lviv Battalion is a battalion of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is based in Kyiv. It was established in 2014 in the wake of the War in Donbass and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

On 16 April 2014, the Lviv Battalion was established in the Lviv Oblast to operate in the ATO zone as well as for law enforcement in Lviv Oblast, tasked to ensure the protection of life, rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of citizens, society and the state from criminal and other illegal organization, to maintain public order and ensure safety in the ATO zone as well as Lviv Oblast. The Lviv Regional State Administration also developed measures for the support of the battalion. Persons aged between 20 and 35, deemed fit for military service and had no criminal record as well as veterans were able to join the battalion. The personnel underwent heavy training in June 2014. On 28 June 2014, 60 soldiers of the battalion voluntarily left the training center in Zolochiv due to unsatisfactory living conditions. Initially, it was announced that training would take three days, but was extended for a week due to rain. So the personnel found themselves without proper clothing and shoes in leaking tents. After that, a personnel meeting was held at battalion's training base. 22 personnel were dismissed from the battalion. In July 2014, the personnel of the Battalion were trained at the "Vereshchytsia" educational and training center of the Lviv State University of Internal Affairs. During the training, the soldiers of the battalion went through a course of marksmanship training with Makarov pistols and Kalashnikov rifles and learnt about escorting and protecting convoys as well as clearing urban and forested areas and protecting checkpoints. The National Guard of Ukraine, conducting practical engineering and medical training with new recruits, also provided assistance in the training of battalion. Ihor Volskyi became the battalion's commander while Zoreslav Kainsky became his deputy. On 12 July 2014 , the fighters of the Lviv battalion took an oath of loyalty to Ukraine.

There are many Euromaidan activists among us, there are even former centurions. They all decided that today patriots must wear police uniforms.

On 24 July 2014, the Battalion was deployed to the ATO zone. On 17 August 2014, the battalion took part in the capture of Krymske, during the Battle, a soldier of the Battalion (Popovych Volodymyr Vasyliovych) was killed and two others (Yatseyko Ivan Ivanovych and Vasylenko Stepan Orestovych) were wounded. In late 2014, the Battalion took part in the Battle of Debaltseve as well as operated near Stanytsia Luhanska. On 14 January 2015, a soldier of the Battalion (Dorosh Taras Ruslanovych) was killed as a result of sniper fire while operating in Stanytsia Luhanska. In the afternoon of 10 February 2015, near Lohvynove, two vehicles of the Battalion hit a landmine and were ambushed, head of the Lviv regional police Zagaria Dmytro Dmytrovych and the commander of the battalion, Ihor Hryhorovych Volsky, were wounded while an officer, Dmytro Oleksandrovych Ternovy had died from the mine explosion. The officers held the defense for several hours, eventually soldiers of the Lviv battalion and the National Guard of Ukraine conducted 3 combat rescue sorties, eventually succeeding to evacuate the 8 entrapped personnel in the third attempt. On 13 February 2015, during the Battle of Debaltseve, two soldiers of the Battalion (Lehminko Ihor Ihorovych and Domchenko Vladyslav Anatoliyovych) were killed as a result of shelling. A soldier of the battalion (Oleg Bogdanovych Kubra) died on 24 November 2015. On 30 September 2016, the battalion was operating in Mariupol, where the battalion was awarded as the best law enforcement unit operating in ATO zone. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the soldiers of the battalion were deployed to the frontlines. On 7 March 2022, a soldier of the battalion (Roman Rushchyshyn) was killed in Luhansk Oblast. On 11 June 2022, they were deployed in Donetsk Oblast where they saw combat especially during the Battle of Bakhmut.

Command

Commanders:

• Ihor Hryhorovych Volskyi (2014-2015)
• Andriy Vasyliovych Vikhot (2015-2017)
• Volodymyr Romanovych Tsyorok (2017-)

Deputy Commanders:

• Dyakov Roman (2014-2017)
• Vasyl Yuriyovych Solomiychuk (2018-)

Sources

• Байдужість вбиває. Частина 1 // «Громадське ТБ», 8 жовтня 2014

Zoloti Vorota Company

uk:Батальйон поліції «Золоті ворота»

Main article: Zoloti Vorota Company (Ukraine)

Zoloti Vorota Company
Ukrainian: Компанія Золоті Ворота
Zoloti Vorota Company Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Size	250-300
Part of	Kyiv Regiment
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv Oblast
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Battle of Luhansk 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northern Ukraine campaign Battle of Kyiv Eastern Ukraine campaign
Commanders
Current commander	V.A. Provolovskyi

The Third Company of the Special-Purpose Kyiv Regiment (Ukrainian: 3-ша рота полку особливого призначення «Київ», romanized: 3-sha rota polku osoblyvoho pryznachennia «Kyiv»), formerly known as the Zoloti Vorota Battalion (Ukrainian: Батальйон Золоті Ворота, romanized: Batalion «Golden Gate») is a battalion of the Kyiv Regiment of the National Police of Ukraine's Special Police Forces. It was established in 2014 and since then, has seen regular combat.

History

The battalion included mostly the participants of Euromaidan including Mykhailo Havryliuk, with the commander being Shvalya Mykola. On 3 July 2014, the battalion, together with other units took part in the security of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine during consideration of changes to the Constitution of Ukraine. At the end of July 2014, the fighters of the battalion declared that they were not allowed into the ATO zone. On 9 August 2014, the battalion was deployed to the ATO zone. On 10 August 3014, the battalion took part in clearing operations in Krasnyi Yar. On 11 August 2014, the 2nd platoon of the Battalion, comprised of 29 personnel, was sent to the aid of the 128th Mountain Infantry Brigade to Lutuhyne and Lenino for direct combat operations. It performed clearing operations in surrounding villages and duty at checkpoints ensuring the safe passage of the 80th Brigade to the Luhansk Airport and the exit of the 80th Air Assault Brigade from the airport at the end of August. The Battalion also prepared for an assault on Luhansk but the plan was scrapped following the entry of Russian Armed Forces at the front. On 12 August 2014, the battalion came under artillery fire. From 14-22 August 2014, the battalion cleared villages near Luhansk. On 17 August 2014, the battalion was attacked by separatists in Sabivka. Battalion commander, Mykola Shval and intelligence officer, Oleh Byshevsky were severely wounded. On August 25, the main forces of the battalion retreated to Svatove while it's second Platoon retreated to Novoaidar. The 2nd platoon continued to carry out the combat operations in Shchastya, serving at the checkpoints, conducting patrols and covert operations on the canal and countersabotage at the Grechaninove-Oknino road. The 2nd Platoon withdrew from it's positions only after completing it's mission on 29-30 September 2014. On 18 October 2014, soldiers of the battalion, together with soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took part in the capture of Krymske. At the end of November 2014, Mykola Shval was removed from his post due to his health condition after being wounded and the new battalion commander V. Provolovsky took up duties on 25 November 2014. On 16 June 2015, near Lopaskyno, a detachment of the Battalion was ambushed and engaged in a battle with a sabotage and reconnaissance group of separatists as a result of which three fighters of the battalion were wounded. In late 2015, it became a part of the Kyiv Regiment as it's 3rd Company.

Commanders

• Mykola Mykolayovych Shvalya (2014)
• V.A. Provolovskyi (2014-)

Kyiv-2 Company

uk:Батальйон поліції «Київ-2»

Main article: Kyiv-2 Company (Ukraine)

Kyiv-2 Company
Ukrainian: Компанія Київ-2
Kyiv-2 Company Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Size	250-300
Part of	Kyiv Regiment
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv Oblast
Motto(s)	Will or Death!
Colors
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Siege of Sloviansk Battle of Debaltseve 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northern Ukraine campaign Battle of Kyiv Eastern Ukraine campaign
Commanders
Current commander	Bohdan Wojciechovsky

The Second Company of the Special-Purpose Kyiv Regiment (Ukrainian: 2-ша рота полку особливого призначення «Київ», romanized: 2-sha rota polku osoblyvoho pryznachennia «Kyiv»), formerly known as the Kyiv-2 Battalion (Ukrainian: Батальйон «Київ-2», romanized: Batalion «Kyiv-2») is a battalion of the Kyiv Regiment of the National Police of Ukraine's Special Police Forces. It was established in 2014 and since then, has seen regular combat.

Commanders

The "Kyiv-2" battalion was formed from the members of Maidan Self-Defense with most personnel being the veterans of the Soviet Afghan war and activists of the S14 organization and Svobada party as well as volunteers from Kyiv Oblast and Eastern Ukraine.

We are a team. We were building cathedral Ukraine long before the war. And fraternal income and support, a surge of care have worked more than once before. Only relatives and volunteers help out the soldier. And volunteers are warmed by the society that we have been building for a long time.

It was initially deployed to fight in the Battle of Debaltseve. On 4 September 2014, the battalion retreated to Sloviansk.

The ring near Debaltseve almost closed, so we were forced to retreat from Debaltseve to Sloviansk.

Whilst operating in Sloviansk, the Battalion destroyed 4 separatist sabotage and reconnaissance groups. Teg battalion continued to operate in Chornukhyne where on 18 August 2014, the Battalion raided a house where separatists were staying. There were also civilians in the building, so during the operation sk the fighters of the "Kyiv-2" battalion did not use grenades, during the Battle a soldier of the Battalion (Serhii Anatoliyovych Podgornyi) was killed in action. On 10 October 2014, Hennadiy Moskal alleged that the battalion had left it's positions in Chornukhyne and withdrew from the ATO zone without an order. The commander of the "Kyiv-2" battalion Bohdan Voytsekhovsky rejected the allegation:

We have everything according to plan. Yes, we left the village of Chornukhyne, where we stayed for exactly three weeks ... but we did not leave the ATO zone ... We went to our base, reformed, received additional heavy weapons, which the Ministry of Defense finally allowed us to allocate. .. We have been in the ATO zone for more than two months.

Anton Gerashchenko confirmed this withdrawal to be according to plan. It continued operations in Volnovakha* during which it provided security during the elections of People's Deputies to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on 26 October 2014. Personnel of the battalion, together with the local police, freed the head of the district election commission of UHC No. 60, who had been taken hostage, and detained two kidnappers. Arsen Avakov said:

A few hours after the appointment of a new head of the district election commission No. 60 in the city of Volnovakha, Donetsk region, instead of the one who refused, the police received a report of her disappearance. As a result of operational measures carried out by the fighters of the special battalion of the Ministry of Internal Affairs "Kyiv-2", the location of the missing woman was established, she was released, and the kidnappers were detained.

On 16 November 2014, the "Kyiv-2" battalion conducted a joint operation with the Security Service of Ukraine uncovering a group of separatists near Volnovakha, of which three were captured.

Armament

When the "Kyiv-2" battalion was formed, only light small arms were provided to it's personnel. In September and October 2014, it received heavy weaponry such as large-caliber machine guns, automatic grenade launchers, disposable anti-tank hand grenade launchers, including predominately the DShK and Degtyaryov machine guns produced from 1950s-1970s.

Awards and Honours

On 24 October 2014, the soldiers of the "Kyiv-2" battalion were awarded with badges "For bravery in the service" and thanks, as well as branded firearms. 70 policemen from the "Kyiv-2" battalion were assigned special ranks. On 19 December 2014, two soldiers of the Battalion were awarded "Orders for Courage, 3rd degree".

Command

External image
Богдан Войцеховский у Сухолуччі

• Commander: Bohdan Voytsekhovsky
• Deputy Commander: Yevhenii Herod

Sources

• Під Києвом відбулась презентація добровольчого батальйону «Київ 2» - Громадське Телебачення on YouTube
• Батальйон «Київ-2» готується до виїзду в зону АТО - 5 канал on YouTube
• Бійці батальйону «Київ-2» патрулюють Чорнухино - Радіо Свобода on YouTube
• Батальйон «Київ-2» в зоні АТО on YouTube
• Сторінка батальйону «Київ-2» в Facebook
• Бойцы батальона «Киев-2» нашли авто, которое украли у их товарища

Kyiv Regiment

uk:Київ (полк поліції)

Main article: Kyiv Regiment (Ukraine)

Kyiv Regiment
Ukrainian: Київський полк
Kyiv Regiment Insignia
Active	2015–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Size	600
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv Oblast
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass First Battle of Avdiivka 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northern Ukraine campaign Battle of Kyiv Battle of Irpin Eastern Ukraine campaign 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive Second Battle of Avdiivka Battle of Bakhmut
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Vitaly Volodymyrovych Satarenko

The Kyiv Police Regiment is a regiment of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is based in Kyiv. It was established in 2014 following the start of the War in Donbass and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

It was established in Kyiv on 21 October 2015 consisting of "Kyiv-1" Battalion, "Kyiv-2" Battalion, "Golden Gate" Battalion, "Sich" Battalion and "St. Mary" Battalion. It conducted law enforcement operations in Kyiv Oblast especially on 28 and 29 December 2015. On the night of 23-24 March 2016, the Kyiv Regiment saw it's first combat against separatists in Avdiivka. On 14 April 2016, the regiment guarded strategic sites in Avdiivka. On 22 June 2016 , the "St. Mary" battalion was Disbanded and it's fighters were transferred to other units. On 9 July 2016, it was deployed to Stanytsia Luhansk where they discovered another drug den, 520 opium poppy bushes and 124 hemp bushes were discovered and destroyed. On 11 July 2016, a monument was opened for a volunteer soldier of the Russian-Ukrainian war in Kyiv by the regiment. In the summer of 2016, the regiment constantly carried out active counter-subversive operations in Avdiivka. On 31 January 2017, the curator of the unit, Yevhen Deidei reported that 50 personnel of the regiment were performing operations in Avdiivka, which had been shelled by separatists for three consecutive days, they protected private property from criminals, evacuated civilians to bomb shelters, and carried out rescue operations as well as collecting aid from the citizens of Kyiv to help the civilians in Avdiivka. On 25 October 2017, a soldier of the regiment (Kushnir Ruslan Valerievich) was killed as a result of a bomb explosion in Kyiv.

Kyiv Regiment operating in Avdiivka

During February-March 2022, the regiment took part in the Northern Ukraine campaign especially the Battle of Kyiv. On 25 February 2022, a soldier of the 4th "Sich" company (Tsvila Iryna Volodymyrivna) was killed while repelling a tank attack during the Battle of Irpin. Following the victory in the Battle of Kyiv, the regiment was deployed to fight in the Battle of Avdiivka during which on 25 June 2022, a soldier of the regiment (Berezhnyk Ivan Mykolayovych) was killed in combat. On 16 September 2022, it was deployed to fight in the 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive conducting assault operations in Verbivka and Balakliya. It was then deployed to Donetsk Oblast and during this deployment a soldier of the regiment (Oleksandr Oleksandrovich Lemak) was killed in combat on 21 October 2022 and another (Grama Ruslan) was killed on 18 March 2023 during the Battle of Bakhmut.

Tasks

Main tasks and functions of the regiment are:

• Law enforcement
• Operations in the ATO zone regarding counterterrorism independently or in coordination with Security Service of Ukraine, other units of the National Police of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine, Armed Forces of Ukraine, state authorities, local government bodies, to ensure public safety and order in streets, squares, parks, squares, stadiums, train stations, airports, sea and river ports, other public places and during public gatherings.
• Safety of persons under protection, their family members, the protection of administrative and state buildings and other strategic sites.
• Protecting convicts from life threats.
• Escort and transport of convicted criminals.
• Ensuring public order and safety in the area around the presence of high level officials.
• Search and rescue operations during natural disasters, accidents, fires and disasters.
• Performing designated tasks during martial law or state of emergency, in the zone of emergency ecological situation or war.

Structure

The structure of the regiment is as follows::

• 1st "Kyiv-1" Company
• 2nd "Kyiv-2" Company
• 3rd "Golden Gate" Company
• 4th "Sich" Company

Armament

The regiment operates large-caliber machine guns, automatic grenade launchers, disposable anti-tank hand grenade launchers, including predominately the DShK and Degtyaryov machine guns produced from 1950s-1970s.

Uniform

Most combat variations of their uniforms vary considerably being purchased on private expense but the most common is the standard black uniform of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.

Commanders

• Bohdan Oleksandrovych (2015-2016)
• Satarenko Vitaly Volodymyrovych (2016-)

Sources

• Полк особливого призначення «Київ» (Facebook)
• Полк Київ. Тактичні навчання.

Ivano-Frankvisk Company

uk:Рота поліції «Івано-Франківськ»

Main article: Ivano-Frankivsk Company (Ukraine)

Ivano-Frankivsk Company
Ukrainian: Поліцейська рота «Івано-Франківськ»
Ivano-Frankivsk Company Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Size	500
Part of	Liut Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Battle of Ilovaisk Battle of Mariupol 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Mykola Romanovych Ivonyak
Insignia
Former Insignia
Former Insignia

The Ivano-Frankivsk Company is a company of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The company is based in Ivano-Frankivsk. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

It was established in May 2014. On 31 July 2014, 120 soldiers of the battalion took tye oath of loyalty to Ukraine and went to ATO zone at the start of August 2014. In August 2014, the "Ivano-Frankivsk" battalion took part in the Battle of Ilovaisk during which eight soldiers of the Battalion (Andriy Mykhailovych Karabinovych, Mykhailo Anatoliyovych Pogorelov, Zoryan Mykhailovych Bilinskyi, Perepichka Oleg Hryhorovych, Dmytro Viktorovych Pacino, Hrytsyk Roman Vasyliovych, Yuriy Ivanovich Kosovchych and Ihor Stepanovych Harasymchuk) were killed and a vehicle of the brigade was also destroyed. On 31 August 2014, battalion commander Oleksandr Polishchuk and 17 other soldiers broke through the encirclement in Ilovaisk and marched towards Dnipropetrovsk, four were severely wounded and had to be evacuated by helicopter. On 12 September 2014, despite the heavy losses sustained during the Battle of Ilovaisk, the battalion again went to the ATO zone stating "It's scary to drive, you have to attack to survive. Only then will it be possible not to survive, but to live". In September-October 2014, civilians from Transcarpathia provided large amount of aid for the fighters of the "Ivano-Frankivsk" battalion. On 10 October 2014, 20 personnel of the Battalion took the oath of loyalty and the Battalion was again deployed to the ATO zone, this time in Mariupol.

From 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it has been operating as a company In 2023, it became a part of the Liut Brigade.

Commanders

• Colonel Oleksandr Polishchuk
• Colonel Hladky Dmytro
• Colonel Mykola Romanovych Ivonyak

Sources

• Новобранці батальйону «Івано-Франківськ» склали урочисту присягу (фоторепортаж) Archived 22 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Понад 200 правоохоронців готуються до бойових дій у складі батальйону МВС «Івано-Франківськ» on YouTube
• Батальйон МВС «Івано-Франківськ» перед відправкою на фронт on YouTube
• Батальйон МВС «Івано-Франківськ» відбуває на фронт on YouTube

Khyzhak Brigade

Main article: Khyzhak Brigade (Ukraine)

Khyzhak Brigade
Ukrainian: Бригада Хижак
Khyzhak Brigade Insignia
Active	2022–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Part of	Special Police Forces
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv
Nickname(s)	The Predators
Patron	Yautja clan
Mascot(s)	Predator
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War Russian invasion of Ukraine Southern Ukraine campaign Battle of Mykolaiv 2022 Kherson counteroffensive Battle of Snihurivka Battle of Bashtanka 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive Northern Ukraine campaign Battle of Sumy Eastern Ukraine campaign 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive Battle of Lyman Battle of Bakhmut Battle of Chasiv Yar Battle of Toretsk
Insignia
Flag

The Khyzhak Brigade (Ukrainian: Хижак, lit. 'Predator') is a Brigade of the Ukrainian Special Police Forces. It was established in 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a detachment which became a brigade on 25 June 2024. It has seen extensive combat during the Russo-Ukrainian war.

History

The Khyzhak Brigade is a combined rifle brigade of the Special Police Forces established following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It was officially created on 1 March 2022 for the support of Ukrainian Forces in the Russo-Ukrainian war. The Brigade took part in the Battle of Mykolaiv, battles of Snihurivka and Bashtanka, crossed the Inhulets during the 2022 Kherson counteroffensive and also took part in the Battle of Bakhmut and the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. During the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive, near Robotyne on 16 August 2023, a Russian tank attacked the positions of the brigade leaving only one survivor and multiple fatalities (including Artur Chornomorets), the survivor was also extremely wounded and captured by Russian forces. In March 2024, Khyzhak with support from the 63rd Mechanized Brigade destroyed a Russian T-90 in the area of Lyman. On 25 June 2024, the detachment officially became a rifle brigade, which has its own infantry, medical, reconnaissance, mortar and support companies. The brigade adopted an insignia showcasing the Predator from the Predator Franchise. In late June 2024, it was deployed to fight in the Battle of Chasiv Yar. The brigade also saw deployment in the Battle of Lyman, Battle of Sumy and in the Serebryansky forest. In Serebryansky forest, they operated in the tunnels at the distance of 3km from Russian positions, the FPV UAVs of the brigade hit a Solntsepok heavy flamethrower system which was them destroyed by the infantry of the brigade. They also destroyed a T-90 on 29 February 2024 and several Mortar positions. During the Battle of Chasiv Yar, they endured severe shelling during severe weather conditions. The personnel of the brigade were also awarded for their actions in Donetsk Oblast. The brigade also adopted a large number of stray animals. In October 2024, it was deployed and saw heavy combat during the Battle of Toretsk protecting the flanks and the centre and also the approach to Kostyantynivka. Even in the dugout, safety is quite relative. Russian forces attacked the positions of the brigade using shells, rockets, anti-aircraft missiles and even cluster bombs. The Khyzhak brigade's artillerymen operating D-30 howitzers bombarded Russian infantry at the night in the city center. The Russian forces also used Anti-aircraft weaponry against positions of the brigade during the Battle of Toretsk.

Sviatoslav Company

uk:Рота поліції «Святослав»

Main article: Sviatoslav Company (Ukraine)

Sviatoslav Company
Ukrainian: Рота поліції «Святослав»
Sviatoslav Company Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Size	100
Part of	Enei Battalion
Garrison/HQ	Kirovohrad
Patron	Sviatoslav I
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbas Battle of Lysychansk Battle of Debaltseve Battle of Volnovakha Battle of Popasna Battle of Mariupol Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Sergey Kurylenko
Insignia
Former Insignia

The Sviatoslav Company is a company of the Enei Battalion of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The company is currently based in Kirovohrad. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines

History

It was established in May 2014 during the War in Donbass as the Kirovohrad Battalion in Kirovohrad. On 1 August 2014, the soldiers of the Kirovohrad battalion took the oath of loyalty to Ukraine. On 3 August 2014, the battalion went to the ATO zone in Debaltseve maintaining public order and conducting law enforcement in the city. They conducted operation in the former building of the city council, a hideout of an armed criminal organisation. The personnel of the local district department and the Kirovohrad battalion advanced to the location and a shootout ensued. During the shootout, a local law enforcement officer was wounded. Ultimately all criminals were detained and the operation was successful. Then the battalion also provided security to Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and during elections in Vinnytsia. In 2015, they were deployed to Vuhlehirsk in the ATO zone to protect public order and provide security. They encountered a group of suspicious persons who attacked them. The fighters of the bathroom regrouped and launched a counterattack detaining the criminals without sustaining losses. Overall, the battalion saw deployment in Volnovakha, Vuhlehirsk, Debaltseve, Zolote, Lysychansk, Mariupol and Popasna. On 10 December 2016, it was renamed in honor of prince Sviatoslav I. In 2018, the Sviatoslav battalion was reduced to a company with 90 personnel in service. In 2023, it became a part of the Enei Battalion of the Liut Brigade It is currently operating as a part of the Enei Battalion during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Sources

External videos
1. Батальйон Кіровоград 3
2. Батальйон Кіровоград 2
3. Батальйон ППС міліції особливого призначення «Кіровоград»

• В Україні створено 30 спецпідрозділів особливого призначення, — Арсен Аваков Archived 23 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Бійці батальйону патрульної служби особливого призначення «Кіровоград» склали Присягу на вірність народу України (ФОТО, ВІДЕО) Archived 19 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Спецпризначенці батальйону «Кіровоград» продемонстрували свої професійні вміння та навички під час показових виступів (ФОТО, ВІДЕО) Archived 19 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Як формується батальйон «Кіровоград»?

Bohdan Company

uk:Рота поліції «Богдан»

Main article: Bohdan Company (Ukraine)

Bohdan Company
Ukrainian: Рота поліції «Світязь»
Bohdan Company Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Part of	Zakhid Battalion
Garrison/HQ	Khmelnytskyi
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbas Battle of Debaltseve Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Andrii Lyshen

The Bohdan Company is a company of the Zakhid Battalion of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The company is currently based in Khmelnytskyi. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

On 12 June 2014, following the start of the War in Donbass, the Bohdan Company was established in Khmelnytskyi Oblast. The Company was formed exclusively from volunteers, including many former law enforcement officers and veterans as well as those from "peaceful" professions like drivers, millers and even a poet. In July 2014, the Company's personnel underwent intensive training. The training included long-distance hikes in wooded and rugged terrain and automatic weapons practice amongst others. On 12 July 2014, the Company was deployed to the ATO zone. On 20 July 2014, officers of the Bohdan Company detained a politician from Sloviansk, wanted for involvement in the Donetsk People's Republic apparatus. He was then handed over to the Security Service of Ukraine. It was initially a part of the Svyatyi Mykolai Battalion. In mid-August 2014, about 50 more soldiers of the Company went to the ATO zone. On 16 August 2014, some soldiers of the Company returned from the ATO zone to Khmelnytskyi. On 30 September 2014, 50 personnel of the Company left for Vuhlehirsk where they protected the area near Debaltseve and conducted law enforcement operations.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it saw combat against Russian forces. In April 2022, it became a part of Zakhid Battalion which in 2023 became a part of the Liut Brigade. It is currently fighting on the frontlines.

Commanders

• Oleksandr Zhemenyk
• Andrii Lyshen

Svityaz Company

uk:Рота поліції «Світязь»

Main article: Svityaz Company (Ukraine)

Svityaz Company
Ukrainian: Рота поліції «Світязь»
Svityaz Company Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Size	100
Part of	Zakhid Battalion
Garrison/HQ	Volyn
Patron	Serhii Gubanov
Motto(s)	Ukraine above all
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbas Battle of Ilovaisk Battle of Debaltseve Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Oleg Bulatov
Notable commanders	Oleksandr Facevych

The Svityaz Company is a company of the Zakhid Battalion of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The company is currently based in Kyiv. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

On 12 June 2014, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Volyn announced the creation of Svityaz Company, tasked to perform tasks in the ATO zone along with law enforcement operations. Oleksandr Facevych and Maidan Volyn self-defense fighters were tasked with the Company's formation. On 12 July 2014, after completing a month-long training course, the Company swore allegiance to Ukraine, Colonel Petro Shpyga, said in his welcoming speech:

Today is the day when I see before me a fully combat-ready unit that will perform the most difficult tasks assigned to it. From now on, the special purpose company "Svityaz" has become a real combat unit in the system of internal affairs bodies. You made a balanced decision to fulfill your duty with honor and dignity for the benefit of the people of Ukraine

On 14 August 2014, the Company was deployed to fight in the ATO zone. It took part in the Battle of Ilovaisk during which 40 personnel of the company were besieged. On 26 August 2014, separatists conducted Artillery shelling of Ilovaisk. By then, the personnel of the Company had been besieged for a week but held their positions under constant fire. A soldier of the company (Ishchuk Volodymyr Stepanovych) was killed and another (Svyatoslav Romaniuk) was wounded. On 29 August 2014, during the Battle of Ilovaisk, the Ukrainian forces including the personnel of the Company, while retreating via the humanitarian corridor were ambushed, six soldiers of the Company (Serhii Petrovych Pominkevich, Maksym Volodymyrovych Lyashuk, Oleksandr Mykolayovych Satsyuk, Shoukha Victor Hryhorovych, Siviy Oleksandr Anatoliyovych and Stolyarchuk Myroslav Stanislavovych) are killed as a result of the ambush. A bus of the Company was also hit by small arms and then ATGMs completely destroying it. After rest and training, it was deployed to the ATO zone in Vuhlehirsk in December 2014. On 30 January 2015, during the Battle of Debaltseve, the Company's personnel were encircled in Vuhlehirsk, from where they fought their way out of the encirclement. The positions of the Company and it's artillery group were set up in the local boarding school and the House of Culture. During the Battle, the commander directed artillery fire himself, after which the Company personnel broke through the encirclement and then marched 15 kilometers to Artemivsk. Arsen Avakov stated that:

The task was performed perfectly. Fighters fought near Vuhlehirsk. They held the defense for three days. They came out whole and unharmed and brought out their comrades from the Armed Forces.

In February 2015, in relation with ref company's actions during the Battle of Debaltseve, the Company's commander Oleksandr Yuriyovych Facevych and deputy commander Hryhoriy Oleksandrovych Rubchuk were granted a "branded firearm", moreover Makar Oleksandrovych Chayuk and Oleksandr Valentinovych Pinchuk were awarded the Badge for Bravery and 30 personnel were awarded the Badge for Distinction in Service.

External image
Після нагородження бійців роти «Світязь» відзнаками МВС за героїзм та відвагу проявлені під час битви за Вуглегірськ, 5 лютого 2015

On 28 July 2015, the Company commander Oleksandr Facevych, became the commander of Kyiv Oblast Special Police Forces and was succeeded by Serhii Kozak. On 11 March 2019, it was blessed by the chaplains of the OCU of Volyn and went to the ATO zone.

On 24 February 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Company was amongst the first to engage Russian forces, then it became a part of the Zakhid Battalion which then became a part of the Liut Brigade. On.3 April 2023, the "Volyn" company headed by the commander of the Svityaz Company, Oleg Bulatov, went on combat coordination. In June 2023, it was fighting on the frontlines.

Commanders

• Oleksandr Facevych (2014-2015)
• Serhii Kozak (2015-?)
• Vyacheslav Monich (?-2023)
• Oleg Bulatov (2023-)

Structure

• Легендарна рота «Світязь»: історія звитяги Archived 23 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine
• Вогняні дороги роти «Світязь». До 5-ї річниці створення Archived 18 June 2019 at the Wayback Machine
• Бійці підрозділу особливого призначення «Світязь» склали присягу на вірність народу України (ФОТО) Archived 13 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• «Світязь» повернувся додому (ФОТО) Archived 23 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Волинь прощалася із міліціонером патрульної служби міліції особливого призначення «Світязь» (ФОТО)
• Бійців роти «Світязь» зустрічали оплесками і вигуками «Герої!» (ФОТОРЕПОРТАЖ, ВІДЕО)
• Волиняни зустріли героїв з АТО on YouTube
• Звернення бійців роти «Світязь» on YouTube
• Волиняни попрощалися із п'ятьма бійцями спецпідрозділу «Світязь» (ФОТО, ВІДЕО) Archived 1 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine
• Мене запитують, якою буде міліція після реформи — такою, яка приходить з АТО", — Арсен Аваков (ФОТО, ВІДЕО) Archived 6 February 2015 at the Wayback MachineАрхівовано
• Міністр внутрішніх справ України Арсен Аваков нагородив бійців «Світязя» за проявлений героїзм під час битви за Вуглегірськ on YouTube

Harpoon Company

Main article: Harpoon Company (Ukraine)

Harpoon Company
Ukrainian: Рота поліції «Гарпун»
Harpoon Company Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Part of	Myrotvorets Battalion
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbas Russian invasion of Ukraine
Insignia
Former Insignia

The Harpoon Company is the 3rd company of the Myrotvorets Battalion of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The Company is currently based in Kyiv. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

On 15 September 2014, the Harpoon Battalion was established as a volunteer Battalion composed of volunteers participants of the Revolution of Dignity, especially the activists of "Maidan Self-Defense", "Free People", "Plast", Youth Nationalist Congress and C14. In November 2014 , the personnel of the battalion were deployed to the ATO zone and conducted successful combat operations in Kramatorsk, Svitlodarsk, Chasiv Yar, among other settlements. On 22 July 2015, two soldiera of the battalion (Mykola Mykolayovych Hordiychuk and Biryukov Yevhen Andriyovych) were blown up by a landmine near Avdiivka, received numerous wounds and died on way to Krasnoarmiisk hospital. Although the Battalion was designated for Reconnaissance and Counter-Reconnaissance operations specializing in camouflage, survival in the wild, covert operations, operations behind the enemy lines amongst others but following the battalion's reformation into a Company, it's tasks were changed to service at checkpoints despite the promises to keep the company for it's specific tasks. On 7 August 2015, "Kyivschyna", "Harpoon" and a part of the "Tornado" Company were reformed into the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Separate Companies of the Myrotvorets Battalion.

Tasks

Following are the main tasks of the company:

• Conducting Reconnaissance and Counter-Reconnaissance operations in the ATO zone
• Detection and neutralization of separatist sabotage and reconnaissance units
• Cleansing operations following the capture of settlements from Separatists

Kyivschyna Company

uk:Батальйон поліції «Київщина»

Main article: Kyivschyna Company (Ukraine)

Kyivschyna Company
Ukrainian: Рота поліції «Київщина»
Kyivschyna Company Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Size	200
Part of	Myrotvorets Battalion
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbas Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Yury Mykolayovych Pokynboroda

The Kyivschyna Company is the 5th company of the Myrotvorets Battalion of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is currently based in Kyiv. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

Following the Revolution of Dignity, 30 additional Special Purpose Police Patrol Units were established to counter the 2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine. The size of the Kyivschyna Battalion was designated to be 200 people, volunteers aged 19 to 45, veterans of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and former police officers. About 400 applications were submitted for the Battalion, of which 143 were accepted into the Battalion, comprising of volunteers from all over Ukraine. The majority were veterans or had taken part in the Revolution of Dignity. They underwent an accelerated training course of 50 hours at the Kyiv School of Professional Training of Police Officers. On 19 May 2014, about 90 personnel took the oath. In the summer 2014, the recruitment continued with women also volunteering. The foundation "Development and Protection of Kyiv Region" handed over 200 sets of combat uniforms to the Battalion. After the oath, the personnel of the battalion were issued regular small arms. In the autumn of 2014, the battalion received large- caliber DShK 1938s produced in 1950–1970, automatic grenade launchers and disposable anti-tank grenade launchers. Before the first mission of the Battalion, the residents of Kyiv Oblast purchased body armor and Kevlar helmets for the personnel of the battalion who had only uniforms and weapons. Since then, volunteer activists supported by the Kyiv regional state administration and the leadership of the militia of the Kyiv Oblast carried out logistical sorties to support the battalion in the ATO zone. The "Father's House" orphanage decided to hand over their minibus to the Battalion. The Kyiv Oblast Council presented two Kamaz vehicles to the battalion. The provision of assistance was coordinated by "Development and Protection of Kyiv Region", "Reliable Rear" and NGO "Guard and Protection". [In mid-May 2014, the battalion was one of the first units deployed to the Luhansk Oblast and Donetsk Oblast. Kyivshchyna battalion guarded strategic sites, conducted patrols, served at checkpoints, accompanied cargo convoys, and conducted special operations. The ATO zone, divided into three zones, red (front), yellow (middle), and green (rear). The Battalion was operating in the Red zone. After a three-month stay in the ATO zone, the personnel returned to Kyiv Oblast for a short rest, where they were equipped and armed. The Battalion commander assured the community of Kyiv region that "The Battalion knows what and for whom they are fighting! After all, Ukraine is behind us!". On 3 September 2014, additional special forces of the battalion were deployed to the ATO zone.

We are in the ATO zone in Luhansk region. We are currently carrying out a cease-fire order as part of a truce with the other side. However, some locations of our unit sometimes continue to be shelled by mortars and heavy weapons: guns and howitzers. We want to believe that the fire is not targeted, but only to intimidate. We have information that despite the fact that the other side also received a clear order to cease fire, there are many who do not agree with it in the ranks of the militants themselves. However, thanks to this truce, we have a good opportunity to solve a number of problems that were absolutely impossible to do before: we get weapons, equipment, and the personnel have time to practice tactical actions. We also carry out intelligence work, operations to clear territories, because we constantly receive information that subversive groups are working nearby. We detain persons who work for the separatists and "spill" information to them, photograph roadblocks. We hand it over to counterintelligence. However, the majority of the population, on the contrary, supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine and tries to help us in every possible way. People are frightened, they are very afraid that the same massacre will begin, as in Ilovaisk or Luhansk. Everyone is terribly afraid that they will be left with the so-called DPR and LPR, because they know very well what is happening on the other side of the front line from their relatives and friends. It is necessary to reassure people, to explain the real state of affairs.

A soldier of the battalion (Sheremet Ruslan Serhiyovych) was killed in action on 6 October 2014. On 7 August 2015, "Kyivshchyna" , "Harpoon" and a part of the "Tornado" Company were reformed into the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Separate Companies of the Myrotvorets Battalion.

Commanders

• Colonel Yury Mykolayovych Pokynboroda

Sources

External image
Бійці батальйону перед спецоперацією в зоні АТО

External videos
1. Поблизу столиці сформували спецбатальйон міліції «Київщина»
2. Батальйон «Київщина», що несе варту на сході України поповнився новими бійцями
3. Знову в бій. Після короткого відпочинку відправляється на фронт батальйон «Київщина».
4. Батальйон Київщина в зоні АТО.
5. Батальйон спецпризначення «Київщина» вдруге вирушив до зони АТО.
6. Відеозвернення до військових батальйону Київщина, які знаходяться в зоні АТО
7. Батальйон патрульної служби міліції «Київщина» їде на Схід
8. Група з «Київщини» їде на Схід
9. Допомога батальйону «Київщина»

• «Аби усвідомити, що таке війна, потрібно на неї потрапити» — Юрій Покиньборода
• Перші 91 боєць батальйону особливого призначення «Київщина» склали присягу на вірність українському народу — МВС Archived 5 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Черговий загін добровольців «Київщина» вирушив до зони АТО (ФОТО) — МВС Archived 5 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Ще один взвод батальйону «Київщина» вирушив до східного регіону (ФОТО, ВІДЕО) — МВС Archived 5 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Батальйон «Київщина», що несе варту на сході України поповнився новими бійцями (ФОТО, ВІДЕО — МВС) Archived 5 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Частина особового складу батальйону «Київщина» відправилися в зону АТО

Donetsk Company

uk:Рота поліції «Донецьк-1»

Main article: Donetsk-1 Company (Ukraine)

Donetsk-1 Company
Ukrainian: Рота поліції «Донецьк-1»
Donetsk Company Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Part of	Dnipro-1 Regiment
Garrison/HQ	Dnipropetrovsk
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbas Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Ivanovych Shilov

The Donetsk Company is the 5th company of the Dnipro-1 Regiment of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is currently based in Dnipropetrovsk although it's official garrison is Donetsk. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

In April 2014, it's establishment started in the form of Donetsk Battalion In the end, instead of a battalion, the 5th Donetsk Company was established as a part of the Dnipro-1 Regiment with Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Shilov being appointed it's commander. Since April 2014, the company engaged separatists in Donetsk Oblast. From 23-26 May 2014, the company carried out security and guardian operations during the 2014 Ukrainian presidential election in Pokrovsk Raion. On 10 July 2014, the Company conducted combat reconnaissance near the village of Karlivka and evacuated the dead and wounded soldiers of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade under intense fire from the separatists and returned to the company base without casualties. On 21 July 2014, together with the Dnipro-2 Battalion, the Donbas Battalion and the 93rd Mechanized Brigade, the company captured the villages of Tonenke, Vodiane and Pisky. During the Battle of Pisky, the company captured a separatist Daewoo Lanos carrying four members of the "Russian Orthodox Army" who were also captured. 12 RGD-5 grenades, 8 AK-47s and 25 kg of explosives were captured. On 25 July 2014, along with the Dnipro-2 Battalion, the Shakhtarsk Battalion and the 93rd Mechanized Brigade, Pisky was captured. Following the panic retreat of the two battalions and their armored vehicles, the company took up the defense of the village, the company did not suffer casualties but separatist Berkut unit was destroyed, 4 separatists traveling in a "Gazelle" car. A Utes machine gun, a PKM machine gun, 2 AK-74s, 10 F-1 grenades were also captured. During reconnaissance operations, two separate policemen were captured, 2 AK-74s, a Mitsubishi Lancer police car of Donetsk People's Republic and 25 PM service. At the time of returning to combat positions in the Pisky, the company ran into a convoy of DPR separatists. During the battle, 12 separatists were killed, a Bogdan bus and a ZIL-131 were destroyed. Moreover, 1 SVD , 8 AK-74s, 4 PM pistols, 10 RGD-5s, 4 F-1 grenades were also captured. On 14 August 2014, during a reconnaissance operation, the company was ambushed wounding the company commander along with five other personnel who were then taken to Dnipropetrovsk. On 14 September 2014, three personnel of the company were killed and several more wounded in a battle near Karlovka. The Company also operated in Novoazovsk and manned checkpoints there before it's capture by Russian forces using tanks after which the personnel were relocated to Mariupol. In November 2014, the Company was operating near the city of Donetsk.

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Ivanovych Shilov

Kryvbas Company

uk:Рота поліції «Кривбас»

Main article: Kryvbas Company (Ukraine)

Kryvbas Company
Ukrainian: Рота поліції «Кривбас»
Kryvbas Company Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Part of	Dnipro-1 Regiment
Garrison/HQ	Kryvyi Rih
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbas Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Major Ihor Sapiga
Notable commanders	Major Yuriy Mykolayovych Bereza

The Kryvbas Company is a company of the Dnipro-1 Regiment of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is currently based in Kryvyi Rih. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines in addition to special counter-crime operations in Kryvyi Rih.

History

In April 2014 , the Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Arsen Avakov, announced the establishment of a volunteer corps of special units of the Special Tasks Patrol Police. In June 2014, the head of the Kryvyi Rih, Andriy Grechuh, took the initiative to create the Kryvbas Special Purpose Company. On 2 June 2014, the Kryvbas Company was established as a separate Company of the Dnipro-1 Regiment. Public organizations as "Avtomaidan" and "Women's Hundred", the Armenian and Azerbaijani diaspora, provided material support to the battalion.. For three months, it was trained and deployed for law enforcement operations in Kryvyi Rih.

All fighters are instructed, have passed special training. All patriots of their country, whose main task is to establish contact with local residents, to ensure the protection of public order and the safety of local residents

On 19 September 2014, it was deployed to the ATO zone. In 2014-2015, the Kryvbas Company spent eight and a half months on combat duty at ground zero on the Lebedynske-Shirokyno line in Donetsk Oblast. In 2015, the battalion became the Kryvbas Special Purpose Patrol Service Company in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, it also conducted patrol and special operations in Kryvyi Rih. On 15 October 2021, a weapon stash of 89 grenade launchers of various models, 178 rocket-propelled grenades, 336 hand grenades, 329 fuzes, 56,000 rounds of ammunition, fuzes for anti-tank mines, and smoke grenades was discovered from the battalion's territory in Tonenke, the equipment was unlicensed and allegedly intended for sale, a probe was launched into the matter.

External images
Спецпризначенці «Кривбасу»
Бійці «Кривбасу» перед відряджанням в зону АТО

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it performed combat operations. In January 2024, as a part of the Dnipro-1 Regiment, it became a part of the Liut Brigade. In May 2024, the company along with Dnipro-1 Regiment became artillery support units.

Commanders

• Major Yuriy Mykolayovych Bereza (2014-?)
• Major Ihor Sapiga (?-)

Sources

• У зону АТО відправився міліцейський батальйон «Кривбас» (ФОТО)
• Екіпіровка бійців батальйону «Кривбас» on YouTube
• Як живуть бійці батальйону «Кривбас» на блокпостах on YouTube
• Батальйонна пісня on YouTube

Shtorm Battalion

uk:Батальйон поліції «Шторм»

Main article: Shtorm Battalion (Ukraine)

Shtorm Battalion
Ukrainian: Батальйон поліції «Шторм»
Skif Battalion Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Size	500
Part of	Liut Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Odessa Oblast
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War 2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine 2014 Odesa clashes War in Donbass Battle of Mariupol 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Siege of Mariupol 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive Battle of Bakhmut Southern Ukraine campaign
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Anatoly Budzar
Insignia
Former Insignia

The Shtorm Battalion is a regiment of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is currently based in Odessa. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines in addition to special counter-crime operations in Odessa Oblast.

History

The Battalion was established on 14 April 2014 in Odessa Oblast consisting of 500 people, which should become the "first echelon of the city's defense" against "fraternal hybrid aggression" in the event of a situation like Mariupol or Sloviansk. The battalion was exclusively composed of volunteers from all over Ukraine including some who joined the battalion immediately after the Revolution of Dignity. There were some difficulties during the battalion's formation but it was deployed to the ATO zone, a month after it's establishment. On 20 July 2014 , armed with small arms, 50 "Shtorm" soldiers went to the ATO zone. During August 2014, after several days of artillery and mortar shelling, the battalion engaged the Russian 76th Guards Air Assault Division in Heorhiivka capturing two Russian BMD-2s and destroying a tank. On 23 August 2014, the battalion escaped the operational encirclement without casualties and led a column of civilian vehicles to safety, some soldiers returned to Odessa. On 24 August 2014, the battalion's positions in Heorhiivka were attacked by separatists killing two soldiers of the battalion (Petrovsky Stepan Petrovych and Rudnitsky Vadim Volodymyrovych) as well as the destruction of the base and most of the checkpoints in the area as a result of artillery strikes from Lutuhyne leading to the recall of all personnel of the battalion to the ATO zone on 1 September 2014.

External videos
1. Батальйон «Шторм» після бою з російськими десантниками // 23 August 2014

Storm battalion operated in Luhansk Oblast till October 2014. On 20 September 2014, on the Nikopol highway in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, the driver of a bus carrying 34 soldiers of the Shtorm battalion from the ATO zone, fell asleep as he had not rested for the previous two days. The bus drove into a ditch and overturned, two soldiers of the Battalion (Oleksandr Borisovych Romanyuk and Oleksandr Yuriyovych Lysokon ) died while 30 others were wounded. In late 2014 the battalion was deployed for ensuring security in the Odessa Oblast during the detoriating security situation. Soldiers of the special unit guarded borders, important sites, checkpoints and the sites of separatist attacks. Odesa was struck by six bomb blasts in December 2014, one of which killed one person. In April 2015 it prevented the proclamation of a so-called "Bessarabian People's Republic". The separatist network behind it also wanted to set up a "Odesa People's Republic", "Porto-Franko" and other breakaway entities. In late 2015, the battalion was deployed to Donetsk Oblast. In September 2015 , the "Bolgrad" police company became part of the Shtorm battalion as the 3rd company. Its operational service includes 8 districts: Bolhrad Raion, Izmail Raion, Reni Raion, Artsyz Raion, Kiliia Raion, Tatarbunary Raion, Sarata Raion, and Tarutyne Raion. It's tasks included maintaining public order and fighting organized crime and separatism. On 13 April 2016, 60 soldiers of the battalion again went to the ATO zone for three months operating in Mariupol for Demining and guarding operations. On 5 April 2017, some guardsmen from Zhytomyr Oblast, Chernihiv Oblast, and Cherkasy Oblast were relocated to the Shtorm battalion base on order to reduce the increasing crime rate especially the increase in robberies and the issue of hidden separatism. On 19 July 2020, 35 personnel of the Battalion went to Mariupol, for defense of strategic sites, duty at checkpoints and law enforcement. On 24 January 2022, the chief of staff of the Shtorm Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Yevhen Miroshnychenko, became the commander of the Odessa Battalion of the Territorial Defense Forces. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Battalion took part in the Siege of Mariupol and the Battle of Bakhmut. During the 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive, the battalion along with Tsunami Regiment capture the village of Lozove and then handed over the village to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the battalion also conducted clearance operations in Novoselivske following it's capture. During these battles two soldiers of the battalion (Serhii Mykhailovych Kuzminov and Dmytro Balan) were killed. The Battalion also operated in Kherson Oblast.

Structure

• 1st Company
• 2nd Company
• Separate Bolhrad Company

Commanders

• Colonel Anatoly Budzar

Sources

• Батальйон «Шторм» — волонтерський проєкт
• БПСПОП «ШТОРМ» ГУНП в Одеській області — волонтерський проєкт
• Національна гвардія України та поліцейський батальйон «Шторм» ПОПЕРЕДЖАЮТЬ: «На Бессарабії Одещини сепаратизму і безладів не буде!» Archived 10 June 2017 at the Wayback Machine

Zakhid Battalion

Main article: Zakhid Battalion (Ukraine)

Zakhid Battalion
Ukrainian: Батальйон міліції «Захід»
Zakhid Battalion Insignia
Active	2022–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Part of	Liut Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Volyn Oblast
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive Battle of Lyman Battle of Vovchansk Battle of Kupiansk
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Serhiy Kozak
Insignia
Field Insignia

The Zakhid (West) Battalion is a battalion of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is based in Volyn. It was established in 2022 in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

It was established on 14 April 2022 from the police volunteers in Volyn Oblast following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and was deployed to take part in the Eastern Ukraine campaign especially in the 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive. Firstly, the battalion's troops took part in the Battle of Pytomnyk, then Volokhiv Yar, Battle of Kupiansk and Battle of Lyman. Following the successful counteroffensive in Kharkiv Oblast, it was deployed to Donetsk Oblast taking part in offensive operations. Reconnaissance units of the battalion conducted reconnaissance and sabotage behind Russian lines destroyed four pieces of equipment, a Ural truck with personnel, two BMPs and one tank while the Anti-aircraft unit of the battalion shot down a Russian Su-25 near Kupiansk. The battalion's mortar platoon provided support to other units using 120-PM-43 mortars. Furthermore, an FPV drone strike group, an aerial reconnaissance detachment and an artillery group were also established in the battalion. The Battalion was also deployed to the area of Serebryansky forest. For some time in early 2023, the Battalion also operated in Luhansk Oblast. On 16 May 2023, the Battalion along with other units destroyed a Russian heavy tank after it conducted assaults on the battalion's positions for several days. In total, the battalion destroyed "hundreds" of pieces of equipment worth millions of dollars. On 9 April 2024, the FPV operators of the Battalion conducted a coordinated assault against multiple dugouts of Russian forces in Donetsk Oblast.

Commanders

• Colonel Serhiy Kozak

Tasks

• Tasks in cooperation with other military units
• Countersabotage
• Counterinsurgency
• Artillery Support
• FPV drone support
• Behind the lines operations
• Reconnaissance operations
• Demining
• Anti-aircraft operations
• Shock and awe assaults

Enei Battalion

uk:Батальйон спеціальних операцій «Еней»

Main article: Enei Battalion (Ukraine)

Enei Battalion
Ukrainian: Батальйон спеціальних операцій «Еней»
Enei Battalion Insignia
Active	2022–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Size	Classified
Part of	Liut Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv Oblast
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northern Ukraine campaign Battle of Kyiv (2022) Eastern Ukraine campaign Battle of Bakhmut Battle of Toretsk

The Special Operations Enei Battalion is a battalion of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is based in Kyiv. It was established in 2022 in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

In February 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Enei Battalion was established as a part of a united police command against Russian forces. The battalion was composed of former volunteer units of the National Police of Ukraine and immediately took part in the Battle of Kyiv and then deployed to fight in the Battle of Bakhmut. In 2023, the battalion became part of the Liut Brigade as the Enei Special Operations Company, fighting in Bakhmut. On 30 July 2023, the company conducted an assault on Russian positions in Bakhmut capturing 5 Russian soldiers. In January 2024, the company was expanded to a Battalion. On 1 March 2024, the Battalion received commendation for it's actions during the Russo-Ukrainian war. On 6 March 2024, the heads of the regional departments of the Estonian Police and the Estonian Border Guard, Tarvo Kruup and Vallo Koppel visited the battalion headquarters, and observed it's training, armament and commended the Battalion over it's tactics and operations. On 28 April 2024, the second season of the "Kyiv Nezlamny" sports tournament was held in the capital's Muromets park, in which more than 180 veterans from different regions of Ukraine, cadets of military and police universities, and about 150 representatives of various law enforcement agencies, including fighters of the battalion, took part. The Enei Battalion won the most prizes in the competition. The battalion then took part in the Battle of Toretsk engaging Russian troops in Pivnichne. During the Battle of Toretsk, the Battalion conducted an operation to capture a strategic building in the city by using two Roshel Senator armored vehicles, the five story building was captured, mined and detonated, opening up the right flank of the Russian forces for direct strikes.

Tasks

• Special covert operations
• Targeted assaults
• Counterterrorism
• Countersabotage
• Counterinsurgency
• Counterreconnaissance
• Mining operations

Skif Battalion

uk:Батальйон поліції «Скіф»

Main article: Skif Battalion (Ukraine)

Skif Battalion
Ukrainian: Батальйон поліції «Скіф»
Skif Battalion Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Size	500
Part of	Liut Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv Oblast
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Battles of Sievierodonetsk Battle of Mariupol 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northern Ukraine campaign Battle of Kyiv (2022) 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive Operations against Ukrainian mafia
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Mykola Hryhorovych Kulchytskyi
Insignia
Former Insignia

The Skif Battalion is a regiment of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is based at the headquarters of National Academy of Internal Affairs in Kyiv. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines in addition to special counter-crime operations in Kyiv Oblast.

History

In June 2014, during the War in Donbass, the Skif Battalion was created as a volunteer police Battalion in Zaporizhzhia Oblast tasked with counterterrorism, the protection of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity and law enforcement. From August 2014 to October 2019, personnel of the Skif battalion served at checkpoints located on the border of the Zaporizhia Oblast especially in Rozivka, Bilmak, Temyrivka, Pology and Energodar. From February 2015, the personnel of the battalion have also been deployed to the ATO zone especially in Lysychansk during the Battle of Sievierodonetsk as well as in Shyrokyne standoff and the Battle of Mariupol. The personnel of the battalion have also been involved in the protection and maintenance of public order and safety in Luhansk Oblast conducting special operations against organized crime as well as performing similar operations in Zaporizhzhia, Berdiansk and Melitopol, outside the ATO zone.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Skif Battalion became a part of the Liut Brigade. It saw multiple engagements against Russian forces and inflicted heavy casualties on Russian troops. The Battalion took part in the Battle of Kyiv, and received 75 bulletproof vest, machine guns, and a pickup truck. It also received hundreds of units of tactical ammunition of the MTAC brand - balaclavas, tactical gloves, backpacks, briefcases, carcases, socks, panamas and plate armor costing UAH 1 million. Nissan Navara vehicles were also donated to the Battalion. On 14 December 2023, the Skif Battalion attacked Russian positions in Zaporizhzhia Oblast as a part of the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive destroying Russian equipment of the occupiers and killing four Russian soldiers. The battalion also destroyed the Murom-M surveillance complex with the help of FPV drones as well as damaging two armored personnel carriers, a tank and an infantry fighting vehicle with its crew being wounded. The damaged tank was destroyed by ground personnel of the Battalion who also destroyed a BREM. Four more Russian soldiers were wounded in this attack.

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Mykola Hryhorovych Kulchytskyi

Tasks

The main tasks of the battalion are as follows:

• Ensuring public safety and maintaining public order during meetings, rallies, demonstrations and other events
• Protection of citizens, their rights, freedoms and legitimate interests
• Protection of the buildings of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine
• Dealing with criminal and administrative offensives in or near the buildings of the Administration of the President of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Government of Ukraine, including during events with the participation of high-ranking officials of the state, foreign delegations, as well as along the routes taken
• Capturing high ranking members of Ukrainian mafia and organized criminal organizations
• Hostage rescue operations
• Dismantling illegal Paramilitaries, armed groups and separatist organizations
• Special operations to provide support to police and other law enforcement agencies during high risk situations
• Safety of persons during judicial proceedings

Sources

External videos
1. Батальйон «Скіф» проходить вишколи - потім в зону #АТО  // 5 канал, 11 липня 2014.
2. Вишкіл батальйону спецпризначення «Скіф» // Репортер UA

• На Запоріжжі триває підготовка міліцейського батальйону спецпризначення «Скіф» для відправки в зону АТО (ФОТО) Archived 28 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Запорожский батальон особого назначения «Скиф» идет в зону АТО Archived 14 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Голова облдержадміністрації ознайомився з умовами підготовки добровольців Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine

Myrotvorets Battalion

uk:Батальйон поліції «Миротворець»

Main article: Myrotvorets Battalion (Ukraine)

Myrotvorets Battalion
Ukrainian: Батальйон поліції «Миротворець»
Myrotvorets Battalion Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Size	300
Part of	Liut Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv Oblast
Anniversaries	9 May
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Siege of Sloviansk Battle of Popasna Battle of Dzerzhinsk Battle of Novomaiorske Battle of Zaitseve Battles of Sievierodonetsk Battle of Ilovaisk 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Southern Ukraine campaign Battle of Kyiv (2022) Eastern Ukraine campaign Battle of Bakhmut Operations against Ukrainian mafia
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Oleg Shcherba
Notable commanders	Colonel Andriy Teteruk
Insignia
Former Insignia (2015-2021)

The Myrotvorets Battalion is a regiment of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is based at the headquarters of National Academy of Internal Affairs in Kyiv. It was established in 2014 and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines in addition to special counter-crime operations in Kyiv Oblast.

It was established on 9 May 2014 by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Kyiv Oblast, as a special militia Battalion for the protection of public order in Kyiv Oblast and the ATO zone. The Battalion was different from other such units as it enrolled also pensioners and veterans of peacekeeping operations as well as professional military and police personnel. Colonel Andrii Anatoliyovych Teteruk was appointed as the first commander of the battalion. The Center of Physical and Special Training of the National Academy of Internal Affairs became the battalion's Headquarters. On 31 May 2014, the battalion swore alliegence to Ukraine in the village of Vita-Poshtova. Following the oath, the battalion's personnel readied themselves to be deployed to the ATO zone, the battalion's fighters underwent special training with high emphasis being placed on fire, tactical and medical training. They were also sometimes trained by Donbas Battalion which emphasized the main tactical mistakes made by personnel in the ATO zone. The medical service of the battalion was managed by Professor Doctor Colonel Vsevolod Stebluk. On 13 June 2014, the "Maidan Ambulance" activists equipped and handed over a medevac vehicle to the battalion after equipping it with all necessary equipment.

In July 2014, the personnel of the battalion saw action during the Siege of Sloviansk, Battle of Popasna, Dzerzhinsk, Novomaiorske, Zaitseve and the Battles of Sievierodonetsk, with combat operations in Lysychansk. In August 2014, an Infantry mobility vehicle was purchased for the battalion by voluntary assistance, it was named "Red Ruta", and it allowed two wounded soldiers to be simultaneously evacuated, however the Battalion personnel named the vehicle as "Zhuzha". In late August 2014, fighters of the battalion were deployed to take part in the fierce Battle of Ilovaisk. On 23 August 2014, Lieutenant General Serhiy Yarovy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs ordered the Battalion to move to Ilovaisk following strikes conducted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. At the start of this operation, 42 soldiers went to Ilovaisk, while others stayed at the main headquarters and forward operational bases. Commander Andrii Teteruk thought that the operation wouldn't be intensive and that the dispatched personnel would return in half a day. The next day, on 24 August 2014, 83 more soldiers of the battalion along with 3 civilian medics and 2 journalists, left for Ilovaisk, entering the city through Mnogopillya and took up positions in the railway depot, which was defended by 25 personnel of the Kherson battalion. On the morning of 25 August 2014, Vyacheslav Vlasenko, commander of Donbas Battalion, summoned the commanders of Myrotvorets and Kherson battalions to a meeting. The vehicle of Kherson battalion commander, Ruslan Storcheus was attacked resulting in his death. The following days, separatists carried out artillery shelling of the railway depot with 82mm mortars and 120mm mortars followed by strikes using BM-21 Grads. On 29 August 2014, when the Ukrainian forces retreated from the city through the "green corridor", they were ambushed and the battalion suffered significant losses. During the ambush , 10 soldiers of the battalion (Yeschenko Viktor Vasyliovych, Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Spivachuk, Dmytro Volodymyrovych Tsurkan, Khalus Ruslan Petrovych, Goray Oleksii Zygmundovych, Roman Valeryovich Nabegov, Dmytro Mykolayovych Nazarenko, Vyacheslav Stepanovych Katrych, Maksym Volodymyrovych Sukhenko and Yesypok Andrii Anatoliyovych) were killed, 17 were captured and 27 were wounded. In the green corridor, the armoured vehicles of the battalion were struck repeatedly, "Zhuzha" became the only vehicle of the Battalion to escape undamaged, while carrying dozens of wounded personnel who were saved by Doctor Vsevolod Steblyuk along with Vitaly Marynenko and Mykhailo Krylov, then the pick-up trucks of the Dnipro-1 battalion were used for the retreat but they too were struck by separatist shelling and hit by landmines. While retreating, a soldier of the Battalion encountered a trench with Russian soldiers, promptly throwing a grenade into the trench and neutralizing many Russian soldiers.

On 22 July 2015, two soldiers of the Battalion (Mykola Mykolayovych Hordiichuk, and Biryukov Evgeny Andriyovych) were killed as a result of a landmine explosion near Avdiivka. On 7 August 2015, it was reformed as the Myrotvorets Regiment incorporating "Kyivshchyna" , "Harpoon" and a part of the "Tornado" Company. Colonel Hafiz Magerramovich Rafiev was appointed as the first commander of the regiment. After 4 months of special training and combat coordination, in December 2015, the regiment went to the ATO zone. The unit's tasks remained unchanged; counterterrorism, law enforcement and protection of strategic sites. From December 2015 to June 2016, the regiment's personnel carried out 15 combat sorties to identify and capture separatists and criminals operating near the ATO zone, during these raids 51 separatist soldiers and 200 collaborators were detained by the regiment. At the same time, the soldiers of the regiment remained on duty in Kyiv Oblast, patrolling it's 8 districts and maintaining public order while also engaging in special operations to combat organized crime. The regiment also continued to operate in the ATO zone. On 9 January 2016, near the village of Zaitseve, a civilian vehicle came under fire by separatists, and a local resident was injured. The regiment's personnel arrived at the scene, trying to stop the fire, a soldier of the regiment (Oleksandr Yosypovych Ilnytskyi) was killed after suffering a fatal bullet wound. On 7 June 2016, the regiment along with the regional Office for Combating Crimes Related to Human Trafficking, the regional police, the investigative department, and the regional prosecutor's office, successfully conducted a large-scale special operation to eliminate a criminal organization, operating since 2013. The regiment's personnel captured 10 coordinators with 40 prostitutes under their command at 10 locations. The monthly income from illegal activities amounted to more than 700 thousand hryvnias. 50 guards equipped with special protective equipment and weapons guarded these illegal sites. During the operation, motor vehicles, hunting rifles and melee weapons, narcotic substances were seized and several dozen criminals were detained. A soldier of the regiment (Ivaneta Viktor Stanislavovych) died on 23 June 2016. Since April 2016, the patrol Police of Kyiv Oblast was strengthened by experienced personnel of teg regiment who started Joint patrols, 24 hours a day to maintain public order, road safety and combat crime. Every day, processing 15-20 appeals from citizens, including thefts, robberies, carjackings, street brawls with the use of melee and firearms, mass fights, domestic abuse, traffic accidents, distribution of narcotic substances, among other crimes as well as taking an active part in special operations, operational and preventive measures and defending strategic sites. In October 2016, personnel of the regiment, took part in joint special operations to eliminate an organized criminal group that specialized in robbing elite apartments in the Kyiv region and in the capital as well as to stop the illegal activity of gambling establishments in the territory of various districts of the region. Moreover burglary attempts in Buchi and Kryukovshchyna were stopped. On 29 July 2017, the regiment's tasks were reformed, that in addition to patrolling and special operations, the regiment will be involved in more operations, including tasks as part of rapid response teams. On 17 August 2017, near Kyiv, about two hundred personnel liquidated a network of brothels in which 35 prostitutes provided services. These included regional law enforcement officers from the Office for Combating Crimes Related to Human Trafficking, soldiers of the regiment, Vasylkiv policemen and employees of the Prosecutor's Office of the Kyiv region. The brothel network, which provided various sexual services, operated for 3 years. In addition, they sold methadone and amphetamine earning a monthly revenue of over a million hyrvnias. 12 people were detained including a 53 years old organizer, dispatchers, security guards, drivers and collectors. In Kyiv Oblast, a memorial was opened at the headquarters of the Battalion in the memory of fallen personnel during the War in Donbass. A soldier of the regiment (Solomyanyi Ivan Ivanovych) was killed on 1 January 2019, while operating in the ATO zone. In 2021, the regiment was reorganized into a battalion.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battalion carried out escort operations to protect the evacuating civilians during the Battle of Kyiv. On 11 June 2022, Khortytsia operational-strategic command was established with the battalion along with Kyiv Regiment, Dnipro-1 Regiment, and Lviv Battalion coming under it's command. Following the retreat of the Russian forces from Kyiv Oblast, the battalion deployed to Kharkiv Oblast and then Luhansk Oblast and Donetsk Oblast. The Battalion saw heavy combat during the Battle of Bakhmut. In 2024, the battalion became part of the Liut Brigade.

Commanders

• Colonel Teteruk Andrii Anatoliyovych (May-November 2014)
• Colonel Andriy Hryhorovych Bakhtov (November 2014-June 2015)
• Colonel Hafiz Magerramovich Rafiev (June 2015-?)
• Colonel Oleg Shcherba (?-)

Tsunami Regiment

uk:Штурмовий полк «Цунамі»

Main article: Tsunami Regiment (Ukraine)

Tsunami Regiment
Ukrainian: Штурмовий полк «Цунамі»
Tsunami Regiment Insignia
Active	2022–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Role	#Tasks
Part of	Liut Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Odesa
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Southern Ukraine campaign Odesa strikes (2022-present) 15 March 2024 Odesa missile strikes 2022 Kherson counteroffensive Eastern Ukraine campaign Battle of Bakhmut 2024 Kharkiv offensive Battle of Vovchansk
Commanders
Notable commanders	Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Evgeniyovich †
Insignia
Alternative Insignia

The 2nd Special Purpose "Tsunami" Assault Police Regiment is a regiment of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is based in Odesa. It was established in 2022 in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

At the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Odessa, the National Police of Ukraine established the Tsunami Battalion. The Battalion took part in the Battle of Odessa and then went to the frontlines in the Kherson Oblast. When the Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced, the Tsunami Battalion followed them and consolidated control over territory by conducting clearance operations. Their task was to identify collaborators, saboteurs, and Russian soldiers who failed to retreat. The police collaborating with civilians, and located the Russian military positions and investigated Russian war crimes. They also provide local residents with communication, medicine and humanitarian aid, gathering the locals and establishing Starlink connections in the liberated settlements. From 18 April 2022 to 5 February 2023, the combat operations during the Southern Ukraine campaign especially in Mykolaiv Oblast and Kherson Oblast. During April-June 2022, the battalion organized and took part in 22 operational-combat missions of counter-subversive struggle to detect enemy subversive-reconnaissance groups and their alleged aids in the Odesa Oblast capturing weapons caches, ammunition, communication and other equipment, clearance operations were carried out aimed at identifying collaborators who spread anti-Ukrainian content on social networks, with the aim of escalating the conflict situation in the region, inciting inter-national and inter-ethnic enmity and justifying the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On 17 July 2022, during the 2022 Kherson counteroffensive, the battalion captured the positions in Lozove, enabling the Armed Forces of Ukraine to advance during the counteroffensive. From 3 September 2022 to 10 November 2022, the Tsunami Battalion conducted assault operations in Mykolaiv Oblast and Kherson Oblast, in addition to counter-sabotage, search and clearance operations in 10 settlements including Lozove, Bilohirka and Blagodativka.

The regiment personnel operating Klishtiivka

On February 6, 2023, the consolidated special purpose battalion was reorganized into the 2nd Special Purpose Offensive "Tsunami" Police Regiment and became a part of the Liut Brigade. After training and combat coordination, the regiment took part in the Battle of Bakhmut, taking part in combat operations in Klishchiivka. In the Donetsk Oblast, the regiment defeated the elite forces of the Russian Armed Forces in a close-range combat. In July 2023, an armored vehicle was destroyed and 15 paratroopers of the 83rd Guards Air Assault Brigade of the Russian Army were killed by the regiment. On 26 July 2023, some Russian attack aircraft were also destroyed by the regiment. In the spring of 2023, the "Tavr" assault battalion became a part of the regiment.

On 3 February 2024, the regiment conducted artillery strikes against Russian forces in Donetsk Oblast. The regiment's commander, Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Evgeniyovich Hostishchev was killed in 15 March 2024 Odesa missile strikes along with two other personnel Sergiy Tetyukhin and Andriy Boyarsky. In May 2024, the regiment, together with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, took part in the 2024 Kharkiv offensive especially in the Battle of Vovchansk, during which on 22 May 2024, a serviceman of the regiment, Shablyko Serhii Gennadiyovych, was killed in action.

Tasks

• Offensive Assault
• Countersabotage
• Counterterrorism
• Clearance operations
• Reconnaissance

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Evgeniyovich †(2022-2024)

Safari Regiment

uk:Штурмовий полк «Сафарі»

Main article: Safari Regiment (Ukraine)

Safari Regiment
Ukrainian: Штурмовий полк «Сафарі»
Safari Regiment Insignia
Active	2014–present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	Special Tasks Patrol Police
Type	Police tactical unit
Role	#Tasks
Part of	Liut Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northern Ukraine campaign Battle of Kyiv (2022) Battle of Bucha Battle of Irpin Battle of Okhtyrka Battle of Makariv Battle of Sumy Battles in Zhytomyr Oblast Southern Ukraine campaign Dnieper campaign Eastern Ukraine campaign Battle of Kharkiv Battle of Bakhmut Battle of Toretsk
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ihorovych Kochenko

The 1st Special Purpose "Safari" Assault Police Regiment is a regiment of the Liut Brigade of the Special Tasks Patrol Police subordinated to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The regiment is based in Kyiv. It was established in 2022 in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has, since then seen regular combat on the frontlines.

History

In February 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the National Police of Ukraine established the Special Purpose Regiment "Safari" to take part in the Northern Ukraine campaign, especially in the Battle of Kyiv, the regiment included KORD and TOR fighters, as well as explosive specialists. On 2 April 2022, the Russian forces retreated from Kyiv, and the Safari regiment was deployed to conduct a clearance operation to eliminate all remaining Russian forces in the aftermath of the Battle of Bucha. In April 2022, the regiment was taking part in the Battle of Kharkiv facing it's first casualties. On 22 May 2022, the base of Safari regiment in Zaporizhzhia Oblast was hit by a Russian missile strike killing 23 servicemen and wounding multiple more. However, the identity of only two fallen servicemen in the missile strike (Oleiynyk Vitaly Viktorovych and Vladyslav Ihorovych Klischuk) was disclosed. In August 2022, the regiment's positions were shelled by Russian BM-21 Grads. In October 2022, the regiment's personnel captured the village of Yampil. Throughout 2022, the regiment was deployed in Kyiv Oblast, Irpin, Zhytomyr Oblast, Makariv, Sumy Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast and Okhtyrka.

On 2 February 2023, the Safari regiment was reorganized into the 1st Special Purpose "Safari" Assault Police Regiment of the consolidated Liut Brigade. The Safari regiment HQ is located in Kyiv but in March 2023, a secondary base was established in Zhytomyr Oblast. In July 2023, the Safari regiment was deployed to take part in the Eastern Ukraine campaign conducting assault operations in Kurdyumivka, Andriivka, and Klishchiivka. In August 2023, the regiment captured a settlement from the Russian troops successfully killing 5 Russian soldiers and wounding 10 more and then conducted a clearance operation in the area.

In September 2024, the regiment was fighting against Russian troops during the Battle of Toretsk facing some wounded. The regiment's soldiers also destroyed several buildings in Toretsk to halt the Russian assault.

Tasks

• Working in cooperation with units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Main Directorate of Intelligence (Ukraine), the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and other components of Ukrainian defense forces in repelling and deterring armed aggression against Ukraine
• Carrying out Shock and awe assault and reconnaissance operations
• Stabilization of the situations during an armed conflict or an emergency
• Organization and implementation of measures for Search and Rescue operations
• Protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity
• Detection and diffusion of explosives
• Countersabotage operations
• Aerial reconnaissance and artillery strikes on the territories occupied by "enemy" forces
• Ground maneuvers to support simultaneous and consecutive strikes on "enemy" positions using a variety of equipment.
• Destruction of "enemy" equipment and manpower
• Conducting clearance and stabilization operations in captured territory
• Tactical assaults to break the "enemy" defensive lines

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ihorovych Kochenko

Typhoon Special Purpose Unit

uk:Окремий загін безпілотних систем спеціального призначення «Тайфун»

Main article: Typhoon Unit (Ukraine)

Special Purpose UAV Unit "Typhoon"
Окремий загін безпілотних систем спеціального призначення «Тайфун» (Ukrainian)
Typhoon Insignia
Founded	2024 (2024)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Special Force
Role	Communications
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Mykhailo Kmytyuk

Special Purpose Unit "Typhoon", also known as Typhoon Unit, is a special forces unit that is part of the National Guard of Ukraine. Originally conducting FPV drone missions, the unit is expanding it's capabilities to other types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. It was established in July 2024 and is garrisoned at Kyiv.

History

The unit was established in July 2024, with the purpose of the operation of Unmanned vehicles. It has been tasked with providing combat support to the Offensive Guard as well as to provide training for the proper operation of FPV drones. It can also be readily deployed in order to provide UAV support during special operations. It also began testing and incorporation of Electronic warfare resistant UAVs in it's composition.

External videos
Як створити спецпідрозділ дронщиків: командир групи спецпризначення нгу «тайфун» Руслан Гайдай on YouTube

In August 2024, the unit was already operating on the frontlines and on 10 August 2024, two Russian tanks were destroyed by the unit, similarly, some Russian aerial vehicles were also destroyed by the unit's FPV drones. The unit's FPV drones already operating on the frontlines would be followed multirotor, aircraft-type and strike UAVs.

Command

The commanders of the unit are veteran special operatives from various special purpose units of the National Guard of Ukraine:

• Commander: Mykhailo Kmytyuk (Callsign:"Michael")
• Chief of Staff: Oleksandr (Callsign:"Kyiv")
• Deputy Commander: Ruslan Gaidai (Callsign:"Iron")
• Deputy Commander for Combat Training: Pavlo Gvozdenko (Callsign:"Minister")
• Chief of Civil-military co-operation: (Callsign:"Troy")

Structure

• 1st Special Purpose Group
• 2nd Special Purpose Group
• 3rd Special Purpose Group

Air National Guard

uk:Гвардійська авіаційна база НГ (Україна)

Main article: Air National Guard (Ukraine)

Air National Guard (Ukraine)
Гвардійська авіаційна база НГ (Ukrainian)
Air National Guard Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Air National Guard
Role	Aviation
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Oleksandriia
Engagements	Transnistrian War 1992–94 Crimean crisis Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Vitaliy Volodymyrovych Buldovich
Insignia
Former Insignia
Former Insignia
Aircraft flown
Cargo helicopter	Mi-8T/MT/МSB, Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma
Utility helicopter	Mil Mi-2MSB, Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil
Transport	An-26, An-72V/P, An-74, Tu-134

The Air National Guard is the aerial component of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with all aviation related operations of the National Guard. It was established in 1992 and has seen combat during the Transnistrian war, War in Donbass and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It operates a variety of rotary wing, fixed wing and Unmanned Aircraft. It is headquartered in Oleksandriia.

History

The aviation department of the National Guard of Ukraine was established on 1 January 1992, with Mymka Lubomyr Volodymyrovych becoming it's first commander. The Aviation units of the National Guard of Ukraine were merged into a single helicopter brigade. This brigade was created on the basis of the 51st Guards Separate Helicopter Regiment of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union with Colonel Bondarchuk Vyacheslav Mykolayovych being appointed as the first commander of the brigade. It included two Mi-6 transport squadrons, two Mi-8T/MT/S/PS, Mi-9 transport and combat squadrons and 31 Mi-24B/K/R/P squadrons. In total the Air Guard had 72 helicopters.

In the summer of 1992, during the Transnistrian war, 14 Mil Mi-8 and Mil Mi-24 helicopters were deployed to provide air support at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. Four Mi-8s and one Mi-24 were also deployed to the Vapnyarka and Krasnoy Vikna for rear support. The helicopters were engaged in transportation of troops, air patrols and logistical support.

On 1 August 1992, it became the 51st Separate Helicopter Brigade. In March 1993, 88 fishermen were carried away by the ice in the Kremenchuk Reservoir, which were rescued by the helicopters of the brigade.

During the 1992–94 Crimean crisis, the National Guard of Ukraine deployed a large contingent of over 60,000 personnel to Crimea, the deployment also included aircraft of the 51st Helicopter Brigade.

In 1996, the Mil Mi-6 helicopters of the brigade took part in large-scale exercises at the Yavoriv training ground, taking part in the transport and evacuation of personnel as well as GAZ-3307 vehicles.

In 1998, more than a thousand residents of Zakarpattia Oblast had to be evacuated after severe flooding. On 2 November 1998, 2 Mi-8MT and one Mi-8T flew from Oleksandriia to Uzhgorod, the helicopters were commanded by Lieutenant Colonels Klymenko, Strygin, and Major Kovtun while Colonel Anatoly Mykolayovych Sulima commanded the group. They had to go above the mountains up to 1,600 meters high, in populated areas, where food and medicine were urgently needed to be delivered. In the early days, the crews worked from Uzhgorod, but the flight took an hour so they were transferred to Tiachiv, reducing the flight time to 15-20 minutes, soon ground vehicles were able to reach the area, decreasing the load on aviation. One Mi-8MT was converted into a medevac helicopter and deployed to Chornotysov. During the 19 days of the mission, the Air Guard helicopters had a flight time of 117 hours, transported 94,370 tons of various equipment and 649 people including 72 needing medical assistance.

On 17 December 1999, it became a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine. On 26 April 2000, a monument was consecrated at the headquarters of the brigade in honor of the liquidators of the Chernobyl incident with the inscription "You closed the whole world." On 19 December 2000, the Mil Mi-6 helicopters were retired from the brigade.

In 2014, the brigade again became a part of the National Guard of Ukraine renamed as the Air National Guard of Ukraine. On 29 May 2014, during the Siege of Sloviansk, after unloading food and personnel at a checkpoint, and while returning from Mount Karachun, an Mi-8MT helicopter of the National Guard was shot by a MANPAD, causing the blast of it's fuel tanks killing the commander of National Guard, Serhii Kulchitskyi, two officers of the Air Guard, pilot Colonel Buldovych Serhiy Ivanovich and flight engineer Captain Kravchenko Sergey Mykolayovych, three other National Guard servicemen and six Berkut personnel. The copilot, Captain Oleksandr Mykolayovych Makeyenko survived but was seriously wounded. In Autumn 2014, Athlon Avia A1-CM Furia UAVs were delivered to the Air Guard. On 22 July 2015, Athlon Avia A1-CM Furia UAVs were officially adopted by the Air Guard. On 24 August 2015, during the "Independence March", the Air Guard received a new combat flag replacing the former Soviet banner with a ceremony taking place on 29 August, the "Aviation Day". In 2016, the Air National Guard started operating Polish-manufactured "Fly eye" reconnaissance UAVs. On 14 October 2016, the open-air Mil Mi-6 helicopter museum was opened at the Air Guard Headquarters by the mayor of Oleksandria, Stepan Tsapyuk. From 2014 to 2019, the Air Guard received an Antonov An-26, an Antonov An-72, three Mil Mi-8 and two Mi-2MSB. A squadron of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles was established which received "Fly-eye", A1-CM/KS-1 Furia, RQ-11B Raven, and MARA-2M UAVs. In 2018, Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil helicopters were also purchased for the Air Guard. On 21 December 2018, the Air Guard received it's first Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma, followed by a second Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma in December 2019.

On 15 April 2022, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces conducted a missile attack on the airfield of the Air Guard causing casualties, there were multiple wounded, and an officer, Captain Oleg Anatoliyovych Zabolotnyi was killed as a result of the Missile strike.

Structure

The structure of the Air Guard is as follows:

• Management and Headquarters
• 1st Helicopter Aviation Squadron (Mi-8T/MT/МSB, Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma)
• 2nd Helicopter Aviation Squadron (Mil Mi-8T/MT/МSB, Mil Mi-2MSB, Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil)
• 3rd Fixed-wing Aviation Squadron (Antonov An-26, Antonov An-72V/P, Antonov An-74, Tupolev Tu-134)
• 4th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (Flyeye, RQ-11B Raven, A1-CM/KS-1 Furia, MARA-2M, BpAK P-100)
• Operational Support Component
• Airfield Technical Support Battalion
  • Logistical Support Company
  • Guardian Company
• Signal Battalion
  • Communications and Radio Technical Flight Support Company
• Medical Center
• Orchestra

Commanders

• Colonel Bondarchuk Vyacheslav Mykolayovych (1992-?)
• Colonel Pobyvanets Gennadiy Yuriyovych (2014-2015)
• Colonel Yakovlev Ruslan Petrovych (2015-2019)
• Colonel Vitaliy Volodymyrovych Buldovich (2019-)

Aircraft

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Number	Details
Aircraft
Antonov An-26		Soviet Union Ukraine	Transport	20
Antonov An-72				2
Antonov An-74				N/A
Tupolev Tu-134		Soviet Union		2
Helicopters
Mil Mi-2		Poland Ukraine	Utility	1	Upgraded to the Mi-2MSB standard.
Mil Mi-8		Soviet Union	Transport	7
Airbus Helicopters H125		France	Utility	2
Airbus H225		France	Transport	4
Unmanned aerial vehicles
BpAK P-100		Ukraine	Multi-purpose
Fly-eye		Poland Ukraine	Reconnaissance
RQ-11 Raven		United States	SUAV
A1-CM/KS-1 Furia		Ukraine	Reconnaissance
MARA-2M		Ukraine

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National Guard Headquarters Protection & Support Battalion

uk:Окремий батальйон охорони та забезпечення ГУ НГ (Україна)

Main article: National Guard Headquarters Protection & Support Battalion (Ukraine)

National Guard Headquarters Protection & Support Battalion
Окремий батальйон охорони та забезпечення ГУ НГ (Ukrainian)
National Guard Headquarters Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	Communications
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Vitaly Stepanysko

The National Guard Headquarters Protection & Support Battalion is a battalion subordinated directly to the Headquarters of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with transport, medical support, combat support, rear support, headquarters protection amongst others. It is headquartered in Kyiv.

History

It was established in 1992 as a part of the National Guard of Ukraine but in 2000, was transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine following the disbandment of the National Guard. However it was again transferred to the National Guard following it's reestablishment in 2014. On 15 September 2014, the Battalion purchased 40 A-22110s and 10 A-20210s, taking on the role of personnel transport as well. In 2016, further 60 Ataman A-09620 and 59 Etalon vehicles were purchased for transportation purposes. On 2 June 2016, six combat medical emergency vehicles were purchased by the Battalion.

In 2020, the battalion ordered 15,000 military suits for over 15 million hryvnias, but the deal led to three criminal cases, especially Tax evasion, on part of the contractors. In November 2020, the battalion purchased 760,000 respirators for over 6 million hryvnias.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battalion saw combat operations.

Structure

• Automobile Company
• Commandant Company
• Guard and Commandant Service Company
• Medical Company
• Transport Company
• Automotive repair shop
• Material and Logistical Support Company

Commanders

• Colonel Anatoly Biruk (2017-2019)
• Colonel Vitaly Stepanysko (2019-)

Sources

• "Біла книга-2016: Національна гвардія України". issuu.com. National Guard of Ukraine . 2017-06-26. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
• У Нацгвардії відкрили оновлену їдальню, яка працюватиме за сучасними стандартами

National Guard Communications Center

uk:Об'єднаний вузол зв'язку НГ (Україна)

Main article: United National Guard Communications Node (Ukraine)

United Communications Node
Об'єднаний вузол зв'язку НГ (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Role	Communications
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Novi Petrivtsi
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Ruslan Bilous
Notable commanders	Colonel Petro Mykhailovych Horbatyuk †

The United Communications Node is a communications unit of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with all sorts of communication including radio, satellite, signals, internet amongst other means of communication. It traces it's origins to 1943 as a part of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union but in Ukraine, it was established in 1992, it is headquartered at Novi Petrivtsi.

History

It traces it's origins to 20 August 1943, when a separate communication company was established by the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union in Kharkiv with it's first commander bring Captain Ivan Vasylyovych Yanvaryov. On 22 January 1944, it was reformed and transferred to Kyiv. On 14 September 1951, the Separate Communications Company was expanded to a division. On 30 June 1953, in Kyiv, the unit became part of the separate communications division of the Internal Security of the KGB. On 20 March 1954, the Division was reduced to a Company. On 16 May 1960, it was again expanded to a Division. In 1963, the Separate Communications Division was reformed into a battalion.

On 7 February 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet Union, the battalion became the 27th Communications Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine. On 22 March 2000, it was transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine. On 30 January 2004, the regiment was renamed to the United Communications Node of the Internal Troops of Ukraine, headquartered at Novi Petrivtsi. On 8 April 2014, it became a part of the National Guard of Ukraine. In 2015, it was subordinated to the General Command. In 2017, the commander of the unit's warehouse was found to have embezzled 2.3 million hyrvnias worth of equipment for which he was declared as wanted. On 30 May 2018, a church was consecrated in honor of the Holy Archangel Michael at the unit headquarters. On 31 August 2020, the unit received new radio transmission equipment in the form of 15 R-402.01 and 20 R-402 radio relay stations.

On 24 February 2022, at the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the unit's headquarters was attacked by Russian forces using Missiles. A "Combat alarm" signal was given, and the unit was adapted for function in wartime. Around 05:57, the commander of the unit, Colonel Petro Horbatiuk was reporting to the high command when his command post was hit by a 9K720 Iskander, killing the commander of the unit, Colonel Petro Mykhailovych Horbatyuk.

Commanders

• Colonel Petro Mykhailovych Horbatyuk † (2017-2022)
• Colonel Ruslan Bilous (2022-)

Sources

• Положення про об'єднаний вузол зв'язку Національної гвардії України
• СОЛДАТСКИЕ БУДНИ: И КАШЕВАРЫ МЫ, И ПАСТУХИ
• Закупівлі для армії: завищені ціни, закриті процедури й конкурси з одним учасником
• Проходить тренінг для військовослужбовців Національній гвардії України з розгортання та експлуатації «модулів зв’язку на напівпричепах»

22nd Foreign Diplomatic Missions Guardian Brigade

uk:22-га окрема бригада НГ (Україна)

Main article: 22nd Foreign Diplomatic Missions Protection Brigade (Ukraine)

22nd Foreign Diplomatic Missions Protection Brigade
22-га окрема бригада НГ (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Role	Protection of Diplomatic Institutions
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv
Nickname(s)	Kyivan Rus Brigade
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Insignia
Field Insignia

The 22nd Foreign Diplomatic Missions Protection "Kyivan Rus" Brigade is a Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, tasked with the protection of the Foreign Diplomatic Institutions in Ukraine as well as the Institute for Nuclear Research (NASU). It was established in 1992 as a separate Battalion. In addition to protection of foreign diplomatic missions, it has also seen combat operations during the War in Donbass and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

History

It was established as a separate battalion on 22 June 1992, as part of the 1st Kyiv Division. On the same day, the battalion took it's first duty to guard the residence of Roman Popadiuk, the United States Ambassador to Ukraine. On 1 July 1995, the battalion was expanded to the 22nd Separate Brigade for the protection of Diplomatic and Consular Missions of Foreign countries and in addition to units that performed security functions, it also included a school of ensigns. In 2000, after the disbandment of the National Guard of Ukraine, the brigade was transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine, subordinated to the direct command. In 2012, the brigade was transferred to the Northern Territorial Command. In 2014, the brigade became part of the newly established National Guard of Ukraine, again as a directly subordinated brigade.

On 1 February 2014, an embassy staffer's car of the Embassy of Canada, Kyiv was torched after she attended anti-government rallies. On 18 February 2014, the Canadian embassy in Kyiv was allegedly attacked by "a group of unidentified persons armed with sticks". Soon the authorities' forces including the personnel of the 22nd Brigade stormed a camp of activists outside the Embassy of Canada, Kyiv which triggered clashes that killed at least 26 people. During early March 2014, demonstrations were held outside the Russian embassy in Kyiv in response to a Russian intervention in Crimea. On 15 May 2014, Ukrainian activists held a protest against France's delivery of two Mistral helicopter carriers to Russia at the French embassy in Kyiv. After the start of the War in Donbass, the battalion's special purpose guard company participated in combat missions in the ATO zone, multiple tasks were performed by the BTR-80s of the battalion who provided transportation and combat work of the soldiers of the other units of the National Guard of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine. The servicemen of the battalion's special purpose company carried out duties at checkpoints, in active offensive actions especially during the Siege of Sloviansk and the [Battle of Sievierodonetsk and in conducting operational, preventive and stabilization operations. During the Siege of Sloviansk, a BTR-80 of the brigade, during an engagement near Mount Karachun, rescued a besieged group of soldiers of the Security Service of Ukraine, under fire from grenade launchers, the BTR-80 managed to break through two separatist checkpoints and reached the besieged troops and carried the soldiers back to the positions of Joint Forces Operation. On 3 June 2014, the brigade's troops performed an operation to destroy a separatist stronghold in Semenivka, on the outskirts of Sloviansk. On 14 June 2014 between 200 and 300 protesters overturned several cars of embassy staff and replaced the Russian flag with the flag of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army in protest against Russian governmental involvement in the 2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine.

On 8 June 2017, an explosion "using a small incendiary device" took place in the Embassy of the United States, Kyiv, but did not result property damage or causalities.

Since March 2022, the personnel of the brigade performed combat operations during the Battle of Moschun and performed tasks at checkpoints in Kyiv Oblast. During 2022, 350 Royal Marines from 45 Commando were deployed to protect the Embassy of the United Kingdom, Kyiv, in addition to the personnel of the 22nd Brigade. On 29 September 2023, the brigade was awarded the honorary name "Kyivan Rus".

Roles

• Protection of diplomatic missions and consular institutions of foreign countries and their personnel, as well as state authorities.
• Protection of Institute for Nuclear Research (NASU)

Currently, servicemen of the 22nd brigade ensure the Protection of about 100 embassies, consular institutions, residences, international organizations and state authorities located in Kyiv.

Structure

The structure of the Brigade is as follows:

• 1st Guard Battalion
• 2nd Guard Battalion
• 3rd Guard Battalion
• Special Purpose Guards Company
• Automobile Company
• Special Commandant's Office
• Communications Node
• Orchestra

Commanders

• Colonel Maksym Eduardovych Masnyi (October 2023-)

Serhii Kulchytskyi Battalion

uk:Батальйон оперативного призначення НГУ ім. Сергія Кульчицького

Main article: 1st Serhii Kulchytskyi Battalion (Ukraine)

2014

On 14 March 2014, about 500 volunteers from Maidan Self-Defense became reservists of the newly established National Guard of Ukraine, and went to Novi Petrivtsi and started training at the headquarters of the former Bars Regiment as the 1st Reserve Battalion. The training and coordination was directly managed by Major General Serhii Kulchytskyi, commander of the National Guard and Andriy Antonyshchak from the Maidan Defense Headquarters.

It was a scary time. Crimea was destroyed, new cities were captured in Donetsk region every day. I came to Novi Petrovka every day and we solved some urgent issues, and there were many of them. To Kulchytskyi's credit, he was not only a good soldier, not only a good psychologist, but also a very good householder. Imagine for a moment. Several hundred Maidan residents come to the training ground, the vast majority of whom survived the events of February 18-20. They hate cops with every fiber of their soul. And here is the base of "Bars", which stood opposite us. And here the commanders are cops. ... There was something terrible in the first days. The commanders of "Bars" walked step by step and watched over theirs, and we watched over ours. The base is the same. Well, let them sleep in the barracks, and ours in tents. But there is only one toilet. Dining room - one. How do you divide it? It seemed that they were killing themselves. The people of Maidan shouted: "The cops are bad, we will tear you apart." They answered no less "gently": "You are the underdogs from Hrushevsky"! There were isolated incidents, which were immediately suppressed. And the merit of General Kulcytsky cannot be overestimated in this... This can now be taken more or less calmly. And then all the wounds were still open. We continued to bury our brothers, searched for the missing in forests, morgues and hospitals. But the problem was solved. Partly by persuasion, partly by delivering correct information

In Novi Petrivtsi, the personnel were trained for hand-to-hand and street combat tactics in addition to training with automatic weapons, submachine guns, sniper rifles, hand machine guns and large-caliber machine guns, grenades and offensive and defensive maneuvers. The platoon commander of the 1st reserve battalion Oleksandr Wendyuk stated:

The main thing is that we learned to act as one unit. We went through the battles on the Maidan and were united even then. And now, when we have learned the tactics, we feel that we are invincible.

Three Lviv businessmen presented the battalion with a BRDM-2. On 5 April 2014, 300 reservists of the 1st reserve battalion took the oath of loyalty to Ukraine and became a part of the 27th Perchersk brigade. Then the Battalion went to Pavlograd and then to Izium to take part in the Siege of Sloviansk during which on 9 May 2024, a soldier of the brigade (Ihor Volodymyrovych Geisun) was killed in his vehicle by separatists. Soon, Andriy Parubiy called on "patriotic citizens" to join the second volunteer battalion of the NSU:

The first battalion of the National Guard, formed from Maidan Self-Defense, is participating in the anti-terrorist operation in Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Reserves are required. Recruitment for the second reservist battalion of the National Guard on a reservist contract or permanent basis has been announced. It is necessary to be 18-50 years old, without a criminal record or with an exonerated one, to pass a medical examination.

By 16 May, 270 volunteers had arrived for the creation of the 2nd battalion under the coordinator Andriy Tiron, who completed their training and took oath and we to the ATO zone to take part in the Battle of Kramatorsk and Siege of Sloviansk. Popular Ukrainian media personality, Leonid Kanter mentioned about the Battalion as:

Then gradually everything became clear, we figured out where everything is, got used to the "four after four" schedule - four hours you are "in the outfit", four hours you are free. Day and night mixed. In those four hours between outfits, you had to eat, wash, wash, sleep, and clean your weapons. You choose two or three tasks from this to do, the rest for the next four hours. Plus, during those four hours, there are combat alarms, during which you "blow up" and run no matter where and in what you are... .

On 24 May 2014, during the Siege of Sloviansk, separatists launched an armed attack on the checkpoint of the National Guard on the eastern outskirts of Sloviansk, near the intersection of the roads to Krasny Liman and Kramatorsk, the engagement lasted 2 hours involving the use of mortars and grenade launchers in addition to small arms during the engagement a soldier of the battalion (Zinchyk Stanislav Mykhailovych) was killed and some personnel were wounded as well. The Battalion also received high support from right-wing and ultranationalist parties with Ukrainian National Alliance stating:

All of Ukraine is represented in our military unit. These are the people who stood the Maidan. Among them are many Volhynians, in particular from the "Volynska sich" hundred. And the chaplain of the battalion, Father Makariy, is from Lutsk. Apparently, it would be dishonest, even in front of oneself, to sit at home now and do everyday things. We went to fight, because it is our time

Bohdan Balbuza, remarked about the battalion as:

However, there is already a feeling that we are close to victory. Earlier "Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!" sounded only in the nationalist environment, and now it can be heard from the President and members of the government, and from the smallest children and schoolchildren. Stepan Bandera dreamed that there would be a time when one would say "Glory to Ukraine" and a hundred thousand would continue "Glory to the heroes!". And his dream came true.

Soon, General Kulchytsky also went to Siege of Sloviansk operating and monitoring the battalion before his death in an aircraft shoot down on 29 May on Mount Karachun after working alongside the Battalion for over a month. On 31 May 2014, the 1st Reserve Battalion came back to it's garrison for replenishment and rest. On 5 July 2014, Chief of Staff of the 2nd Reserve Battalion, Andriy Ivchenko, stated:

I went almost to the center of the city with intelligence. We removed the Russian tricolor from the central barricade of Sloviansk and raised our Ukrainian flag with the inscription Second Battalion.

The Battalion's personnel operating in the Captured Sloviansk on 9 July 2014

Roman B. of the 2nd reserve battalion stated that:

Everything is gutted, the roads have huge potholes from the explosions. Some areas of the city were completely destroyed. In addition, the city is mutilated by fortifications built by terrorists - for this they used not only prisoners, but also heavy construction equipment..

Also following the Siege of Sloviansk, on 26 June 2014, during the announced "ceasefire", the separatists using tanks and mortars attacked the checkpoint No. 1, during the first minutes of the battle, two armored personnel carriers of the paratroopers of the 95th Airmobile Brigade were hit killing a paratrooper, during the battle a soldier of the battalion (Gulyk Artur Yaroslavovych) was killed and five more wounded. One of the three tanks of the National Guardsmen was destroyed, and a soldier of the Battalion successfully hit a separatist tank and then another soldier Serhii Sidorin of the battalion completely destroyed it using an RPG-7. Ultimately separatists captured the position but Ukrainians launched a counterattack and captured it the next day. In July 2014, the 1st and 2nd Battalions joined together and formed an operational battalion named after the Hero of Ukraine Major General Serhii Kulchytskyi, called as the "Kulchytskyi Battalion" with Andriy Antonyshchak stating:

... 155 and 170 soldiers of the 1st and 2nd battalions, respectively, who had already visited the ATO zone, arrived in Novy Petrivka, where the National Guard base is located. This is the vast majority of those who have already participated in hostilities. Of course, those undergoing treatment after being wounded could not come... The name of General Kulchytskyi is sacred to the Guardsmen. The boys rush into battle and are ready to take revenge on the occupiers for his death, for the death of their brothers and to finally cleanse our land of the separatist contagion.

When the 1st and 2nd battalions were established, they received small arms but after the events during the Battle of Ilovaisk in August 2014, the battalion received armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles and heavy infantry weapons. On 28 August 2014, during the Battle of Debaltseve, the retreating convoy including that of the brigade was ambushed by separatists killing five soldiers (Fedir Valeriyovych Ukharskyi, Andrii Ivanovych Tyshchenko, Mykola Mykolayovych Matvienko, Kurmashev Oleksiy Vasyliovych and Doga Oleg Vyacheslavovych) of the brigade and wounding 19 more. In August 2014, Arsen Avakov stated that ten thousand law enforcement officers were engaged in the ATO zone including volunteers such as those of the battalion. Andrii Antonyshchak noted:

We have done one part of our work. For us, this is a continuation of the Maidan. The barricades have simply moved into the Donetsk region. Soon they will move to the borders of Russia.

In August-September 2014, the personnel of the battalion took part in the Battle of Debaltseve. The battalion also performed combat support operations during the Battle of Mariupol during which on 5 September 2014 separatists attacked a column of Ukrainian forces arriving to Mariupol, near Boikivske, and a soldier of the Battalion (Eremenko Viktor Viktorovych) who was severely wounded during the attack died soon after on 11 September. On 1 October 2014, in Debaltseve a soldier of the Brigade (Kononovych Ivan Mykolayovych) got himself into a landmine explosion killing him and wounding two other soldiers. Ukrainian columnist, Yuriy Butusov noted :

Two battalions of volunteers of the National Guard, made up entirely of Maidan activists, were created to perform the tasks of maintaining public order in Donbas. However, the mobilization resource of those ready to immediately leave everything and go to war was small. Provision and equipment of volunteers remained at a very low level. However, these two battalions, together with the "Omega" special forces unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, were the only units immediately transferred to the Sloviansk region to blockade the terrorist base. It was the first two battalions of the National Guard that performed a huge and invaluable amount of front-line work, while the country was reviving army units that were sent to the front in separate units. There was simply nothing else

Volunteers of the Kherson Oblast from Oleshki and Kherson routinely brought food to the base camps of the battalion. Also, the community of Oleshki collected 35 thousand hryvnias and purchased 40 sets of winter uniforms. On 6 October, the soldiers of the battalion returned to Kyiv for a short rest.

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The battalion's soldiers return to their garrison on 6 October

At the occasion of the battalion's return to garrison, Arsen Avakov said:

Not all returned. Ten died. Dozens were injured... In front of the formation, they stood in a guard of honor next to the portraits of the fallen soldiers... Spontaneously rushed through the frozen ranks: Heroes do not die! .. Men, soldiers did not hold back tears.

In October 2014, the Battalion held a press conference at the garrison of 27th Perchersk brigade. On 12 December 2014, personnel of the battalion detained a passenger car in Popasna attempting to smuggle one million hryvnias. On 26 December 2014, the operative group of the battalion detained a resident of the Donetsk Oblast on suspicions of being a separatist, further search showed that she was amongst the organizers of the 2014 Donbas status referendums, RGD-5 grenades, combat equipment, weapons and propaganda leaflets were confiscated.

2015

On 5 January 2015, a bus of the battalion suffered an accident while travelling from Sloviansk to Bakhmut. 13 soldiers of the brigade (Skrut Rostyslav Stefanovych, Maxim Yuriyovych Shchipov, Panteleimon Petrovych Rozhanskyi, Didach Ihor Yosypovych, Roman Mykhailovych Sokach Volodymyr Anatoliyovych Matkivskyi, Malyuta Roman Volodymyrovych, Linyvenko Yury Volodymyrovych, Ihor Valentynovych Kaplunenko, Roman Valentinovych Zubchuk, Burka Victor Pavlovich, Gerasimyuk Taras Pavlovich and Serhiy Ihorovych Babichev) and further wounding 21 personnel of the battalion.

2018

On 24 January 2018, Four Special Purpose "Varta" armoured vehicles were transferred to the Battalion. On 27 January 2018, at lunchtime a soldier of the Battalion (Slyvka Myroslav Mykolayovych) was killed while performing a combat mission in Verkhnyotoretske near Horlivka as a result of sniper fire. On 22 March 2018, a soldier of the battalion (Myron Yaroslavovich Klymiuk) was killed on the frontlines in the ATO zone under undisclosed circumstances.

2022

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Battalion saw intensive combat. The battalion met a large scale Russian force during the Battle of Popasna where they arrived on 23 February 2022. From the first days, the Battalion also participated in the Battle of Kharkiv. It heavily partook in the Battle of Moshchun facing several casualties, during the battle, a soldier of the battalion (Mykola Volodymyrovych Maltsev) was killed on 9 March 2022, five soldiers of the battalion (Oleksandr Mykolayovych Bakumenko, Zabarilo Myron Stepanovych, Oleksienko Leonid Mykhailovych, Volodymyr Vasylovich Ostrovsky and Yaroslav Viktorovych) were killed on 12 March 2022 and another soldier (Ughryniuk Nazarii Ivanovich) on 13 March 2022. It took part in the Battle of Kyiv during which two soldiers of the battalion (Kolomyans Myroslav Zabarylo and Volodymyr Ostrovsky) were killed on 21 March 2022. On 13 April 2022, a soldier of the battalion (Ruslan Oleksandrovich Siksoi) was killed in a battle with Russian forces at an undisclosed location. The Battalion also saw deployment in Lozova where on 17 April 2022, a soldier of the battalion (Kurtanich Felix Valeriyovych) was killed as a result of artillery strikes. On 20 April 2022, three soldiers of the battalion (Serhiy Popaz, Bohdan Suprun and Ivan Datsko) were killed in combat. On 23 May 2022, the Battalion saw action in Yakovlivka clearing several forest strips, and ambushed the Russian forces but a Ukrainian soldier was killed and another wounded, the battle lasted six hours during which a soldier (Dmytro Ruslanovych Finashin) became unconscious and on waking up found himself alone, he survived behind the Russian lines for several weeks when the Ukrainian 95th Brigade finally found him, he was later awarded the Hero of Ukraine. On 23 May 2022, a soldier of the battalion (Svyatoslav Khomenko) was killed on the frontlines. The combat continued throughout June during which Maksym Petrenko, serving in the battalion was killed on 1 June 2023 and a soldier of the battalion (Mykhailo Tereshchenko) was killed on 14 June 2022. Similarly in September, a soldier of the battalion (Oleksandr Pidborizhnyi) was killed on the frontlines. In October, a soldier of the battalion (Oleksandr Zasyadko) was killed on 7 October. In December 2022, a soldier of the battalion (Oleksandr Kutovy) was killed on 6 December, another (Evgeny Veselovsky) was killed on 17 December and another one (Taras Ihorovych Tomachkovsky) on 27 December 2022.

2023

On 2 January 2023, a soldier of the battalion (Volodymyr Rybchuk) was killed in action. The battalion took part in the Battle of Bakhmut during which on 23 January 2023, the commander of the battalion's IT and communications Platoon, Dmytro Borisovych Matvienko was killed in action. A soldier (Mykola Anatasky) was killed on 21 January 2023. In February 2023, as a part of the Offensive Guard, the Battalion became a part of the 1st Presidential Operational Brigade. Combat continued, and on 14 April 2023, a soldier of the battalion (Vladyslav Dzikovsky) was killed in action. It again saw high intensity combat in June 2023, a soldier of the battalion (Ruslan Levko) was killed on 6 June, another (Mykola Maksymchuk) on 17 June, a third soldier (Volodymyr Gudzenko) on 19 June and a fourth one (Andrii Zolotukhin) on 29 June. The battalion took part in the Battle of Kupiansk during which on 22 July 2023, during a combat mission, a group of 45 State Border Guard Service of Ukraine soldiers were encircled, so an officer of the battalion, Major Serhii Volodymyrovych Tkachenko took their command and successfully evacuated them but was himself killed as a result of a mortar strike, he was awarded the Hero of Ukraine. On 26 July 2023, a soldier of the battalion (Rostislav Lazoryshyn) was killed in action.

2024

On 19 January 2024, an officer of the battalion (Anatsky Mykola Leonidovych) was killed as a result of the 2023 Brovary helicopter crash. On 20 April 2024, a soldier of the battalion (Boyko Ruslan) was killed in combat. A soldier of the battalion (Petro Petrajko) was killed on 2 September 2024 and another (Andriy Ivanyuk) on 2 October 2024.

Commanders

• Commander: Ivanyshyn Roman
• Chief of Staff: Ivan Mateyko

Sources

External videos
1. Андрій Антонищак, координатор І-го батальйону Національної гвардії України у програмі «Прямим текстом»
2. Андрій Тірон про звільнення Слов'янська, — Громадське телебачення
3. Батальйон Нацгвардії імені Кульчицького повернувся із зони АТО
4. Сьогодні із зони АТО повернувся резервний батальйон Нацгвардії імені генерала Кульчицького
5. Батальйону Національної Гвардії імені генерала Кульчицького присвячується
6. Історія солдата батальйону імені Кульчицького, монастирищанина Максима Ботіка
7. Бійці Першого батальйону Нацгвардії
8. Війна за свій рахунок (документальний фільм про будні українських бійців у зоні АТО)

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5th NPP Battalion

uk:5-й окремий батальйон охорони ОВДО НГ (Україна)

Main article: 5th Nuclear Power Plant Protection Battalion (Ukraine)

5th Nuclear Power Plant Defense Battalion
5-й окремий батальйон охорони ОВДО НГ (Ukrainian)
Regimental Insignia
Founded	1991 (1991)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	CBRN defense of Rivne Nuclear Power Plant
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Varash
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Arkady Agaltsov

The 5th Nuclear Power Plant Defense Battalion' is a battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with CBRN defense specifically of the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant and has seen action against Russian forces during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In it's current form, it was established in 1991 and is headquartered at Varash.

History

It was established in 1991 as a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine to protect and guard the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant.

In 2014, it was transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine and the personnel of the Battalion were deployed to the ATO zone to take part in the War in Donbass.

The Battalion saw combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On 10 July 2023, a soldier of the Battalion (Volodymyr Petruk) was killed in combat. Another soldier of the battalion (Vitaly Lazarets) was killed on 23 July in Berestov. On 29 August 2023, an Anti-aircraft gunner of the battalion (Oleksandr Zarutskyi) was killed in combat. On 16 September 2023, another soldier of the battalion (Kuzka Tarasa Mykolayovych) was killed in combat. During the massive missile attack on Ukraine on 15 November 2022, the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant, under the battalion's protection, lost connection with one of the 750 kV power lines. The plant's power had to be reduced, and one of the four units was automatically shut down. On 18 December 2023, two soldiers of the battalion (Volodymyr Yuriyovych Bal and Denisyuk Vladyslav Ivanovich) were killed in Robotyne.

On 27 April 2024, the Battalion received a combat flag. On 20 August 2024, a medic (Ruslan Mykhailovych Krysa) of the Battalion was seriously wounded while operating in Kramatorsk and died of his wounds on 27 August.

Structure

The structure of the battalion is as follows:

• Management and Headquarters
• Object Commandant's Office
• 1st Special Commandant's Office
• 2nd Special Commandant's Office
• Special Purpose Platoon
  • Special Cargo Protection Group
  • Artillery Support Group
  • Robotic Intelligence Complexes Department
• Combat and Logistical Support Platoon
  • Cynological Group
  • Automobile Department
• Engineering, Technical and Communications Platoon
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Colonel Arkady Agaltsov (2017-)

Sources

• Урочисте відкриття військового містечка у військовій частині 3045 Archived 15 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine
• Урочисте відкриття військового містечка військової частини № 3045 Archived 4 July 2017 at the Wayback Machine
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• Кузнецовськ зустрів своїх героїв
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4th NPP Battalion

uk:4-й окремий батальйон охорони ОВДО НГ (Україна)

Main article: 4th Nuclear Power Plant Protection Battalion (Ukraine)

4th Nuclear Power Plant Defense Battalion
4-й окремий батальйон охорони ОВДО НГ (Ukrainian)
Regimental Insignia
Founded	1991 (1991)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	CBRN defense of South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Pivdennoukrainsk
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Oleg Khudoliy

The 4th Nuclear Power Plant Defense Battalion' is a battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with CBRN defense specifically of the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant and has seen action against Russian forces during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In it's current form, it was established in 1992 and headquartered at Pivdennoukrainsk.

History

The Battalion was established on 1 July 1991 for the protection and safety of the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant.

In 2014, the Battalion was one of the first units to enter the ATO zone following the start of the War in Donbass.

Russian rocket strike on 19 September 2022

In 2022, following the full scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battalion saw combat against Russian forces. During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Russian troops were advancing towards the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant, under the battalion's protection, but were repelled in the March 2022 Battle of Voznesensk. On 19 September 2022, the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant was reportedly hit by Russian artillery. A missile exploded about 300 metres from the reactors, blowing out windows in the buildings and damaging a neighbouring hydroelectric power station. Nuclear reactors were not damaged. The strike was reportedly conducted by an 9K720 Iskander. In November 2023, it was deployed to the Zaporizhzhia Oblast engaging Russian forces as a part of the Southern Ukraine campaign. During the combat in Mala Tokmachka, a soldier (David Igorovich Stoyanov) was killed on 16 November 2023 as a result of artillery strikes on the battalion's positions and the commander of the reaction platoon of the battalion's second Commandant's office, Serhiy Drobotun, was killed in action on 21 July 2024. On 26 October 2024, the commander of the 1st branch of the 2nd operational platoon, Anton Anatoliyovych Zarenka, was killed while successfully stopping a Russian assault aimed at bypassing the battalion's positions and get behind their lines in Verbove.

Structure

The structure of the Battalion is as follows:

• Management and Headquarters
• Object Commandant's Office
• 1st Special Commandant's Office
  • 1st Operational Platoon
  • 2nd Operational Platoon
  • Reaction Platoon
• 2nd Special Commandant's Office
  • 1st Operational Platoon
  • 2nd Operational Platoon
  • Reaction Platoon
• Special Purpose Platoon
  • Special Cargo Protection Group
  • Capture Group;
  • Artillery Support Group
  • Robotic Intelligence Complexes Department
• Combat and Logistical Support Platoon
  • Canine Group
• Engineering, Technical Support and Communications Platoon
  • ITZO Service department
  • Documents and Communications Group
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Colonel Oleg Khudoliy (2017-)

Sources

• Військовій частині 3044 виповнилось 35 років Archived 13 June 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Гвардійці військової частини 3044 тренувались в діях з ліквідації наслідків надзвичайних ситуацій на АЕС Archived 24 May 2017 at the Wayback Machine
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• Військова частина, що охороняє об'єкти ЮУАЕС, провела навчально-польові збори для старшокласників

3rd NPP Battalion

uk:3-й окремий батальйон охорони ОВДО НГ (Україна)

Main article: 3rd Nuclear Power Plant Protection Battalion (Ukraine)

3rd Nuclear Power Plant Defense Battalion
3-й окремий батальйон охорони ОВДО НГ (Ukrainian)
Regimental Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	CBRN defense of Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Khmelnytskyi
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Kostyantyn Kabanov

The 3rd Nuclear Power Plant Defense Battalion' is a battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with CBRN defense specifically of the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant and has seen action against Russian forces during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In it's current form, it was established in 1992 and headquartered at Khmelnytskyi.

History

It was established on 1 July 1992 as a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine to protect and guard the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant.

In 2014, it became a part of the National Guard of Ukraine and started operations during the War in Donbass with it's special purpose Platoon seeing heavy combat.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Battalion saw action against Russian troops. It was reported that throughout the Russo-Ukrainian war, at least four personnel of the Battalion were killed in action. On 15 November 2022, during a large scale Russian assault on Ukraine, the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant, under the battalion's protection, lost full access to the power grid and temporarily switched to backup power from diesel generators and both reactors had to be stopped. On 10 February 2023 , one of the units of the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant stopped as result of a massive Russian attack causing instability on the nearby power grid. Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant was again attacked on 29 November 2023 with several explosions being reported near it.

Structure

The structure of the battalion is as follows:

• Management and Headquarters
• Object Commandant's Office
• 1st Special Commandant's Office
• 2nd Special Commandant's Office
• Special Purpose Platoon
  • Capture Group
  • Artillery Support Group
  • Robotic Intelligence Complexes Department
• Combat and Logistical Support Platoon
  • Cynological Group
  • Automobile Department
• Engineering, Technical and Communications Platoon
• Special Cargo Protection Group
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Colonel Kostyantyn Kabanov (2018-)

Sources

• Військова частина 3043 міста Нетішин відзначила 30-ти річчя Archived 4 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• 30 10 2015 ХАЕС 30 жовтня – навчання у військовій частині 3043 Національної гвардії України
• Виповнилося 30 років військовій частині 3043 з охорони ХАЕС Archived 24 February 2022 at the Wayback Machine
• Нацгвардія купила бронежилетів на 37 мільйонів: 6 клас захисту подорожчав, 4 клас – подешевшав

1st NPP Battalion

uk:1-й окремий батальйон охорони ОВДО НГ (Україна)

Main article: 1st Nuclear Power Plant Protection Battalion (Ukraine)

1st Nuclear Power Plant Defense Battalion
1-й окремий батальйон охорони ОВДО НГ (Ukrainian)
Regimental Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	CBRN defense
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Slavutych
Anniversaries	19 January
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Capture of Chernobyl
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Zhar Yevhen Kostyantynovich
Insignia
Former Insignia

The 1st Nuclear Power Plant Defense Battalion' is a battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with CBRN defense especially in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in the aftermath of the Chernobyl Disaster and has therefore seen combat against Russian forces during the Capture of Chernobyl amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine with 169 soldiers of the Battalion being taken captive. In it's current form, it was established in 1991 and headquartered at Slavutych.

History

The battalion provided protection to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, chipboard and special cargos. It's roots go back to 1980, with the creation of the first specialized commandant's office for the protection of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of the Internal Troops of Ukraine, put into service in 1981. On 19 January 1982, it became a separate unit and on 22 September 1982, it's headquarters was relocated to Pripyat. On 26 April 1986, on the day of the Chernobyl Disaster, the 1st Special Commandant's office was the first military unit to respond. After the incident, it was deployed in 1987 to ensure the protection of Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and performed their tasks until April 1990. On 27 June 1990, it was transferred to Slavutych and in 1991, became a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine again tasked with the defense of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, implementation of barriers at the facility and prevention of theft of nuclear fuel and machinery. On 26 September 2014, it was transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine.

The Battalion saw combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine especially during the Capture of Chernobyl where 169 soldiers of the Battalion were captured. On 24 February 2022, a scheduled shift change for the workers in the power plant was cancelled, the workers being informed that Russia had launched a full-out invasion of Ukraine, and that the plant was to be put on high alert. That morning, there were around 300 people within the exclusion zone, including nuclear staff, medical staff, firefighters, 169 soldiers of the regiment and four tourists. A few hours later, Russian forces that had been stationed in Belarus broke into the exclusion zone through the village of Vilcha. By 2 p.m., they had reached the power plant's main administration office. In the following hours, the battalion's commanders negotiated a surrender with the Russian forces, and the Ukrainian government publicly announced that Russian forces had launched an attack on the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The Battalion, being not armed with heavy weapons or equipment, and thus could not fight Russian armored vehicles. The Ukrainian soldiers were encircled and two Tigr armored vehicles of the Russian Special Operations Forces entered the territory of the Nuclear Power Plant and gave an ultimatum, forcing the 169 soldiers of the battalion to surrender immediately, 70 of which were later released. The Battalion resumed it's duties following the Russian withdrawal from Chernobyl.

Structure

The structure of the battalion is as follows:

• Management and Headquarters
• Object Commandant's Office
• 1st Special Commandant's Office
• 2nd Special Commandant's Office
• Special Purpose Platoon
• Combat and Logistical Support Platoon
• Engineering, Technical and Communications Platoon
• Special Cargo Protection Group
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Zhar Yevhen Kostyantynovich

4th Special State Objects Guard Regiment

uk:4-й полк охорони особливо важливих державних об'єктів (Україна)

Main article: 4th State Objects Protection Regiment (Ukraine)

4th Pavlograd Special State Objects Guard Regiment
4-й полк охорони особливо важливих державних об'єктів (Ukrainian)
Regimental Insignia
Founded	1991 (1991)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Role	Protection of Strategic Sites
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Pavlograd
Nickname(s)	Pavlograd
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass Siege of Sloviansk 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Dmytro Trotsenko

The 4th Pavlograd Regiment for the protection of important State Objects' is a regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with the protection of important strategic sites. It was established in 1991 and is headquartered in Pavlograd. Pavlograd Mechanical Plant, Pavlograd Chemical Plant and Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology amongst other strategic sites are under the regiment's protection.

History

It was established on 14 July 1948 on the basis of the 290th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Soviet Armed Forces as the 7th Regiment under direct supreme command. The regiment was established in Irpin near Kyiv but on 2 October 1948, it was relocated to the city of Dniprodzerzhinsk, where it took over the protection of military industry facilities in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. In 1962, the regiment was transferred to Pavlograd and guarded the Chemical Industry, in 1964, the Plant No. 586, the modern state-owned enterprises of the Pavlograd Chemical Plant and Pavlograd Mechanical Plant was taken under it's protection. On 28 November 1968, the 347th regiment was established on the basis of the 33rd detachment of the Internal Troops of Ukraine. In 1990, the regiment was awarded the transitional Red Banner of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union for the Ukrainian SSR and Moldavian SSR. On 30 September 1991, the regiment became part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine becoming the 4th Separate Regiment. On 14 July 1998, the regiment was presented with a Combat Flag, becoming one of the first units of the Internal Troops of Ukraine to receive one.

In 2014, the regiment became a part of the National Guard of Ukraine and saw combat during the War in Donbass. It took part in the Siege of Sloviansk and on 29 May 2014, during the siege, after unloading food at the 4th checkpoint and replenishing personnel, near Mount Karachun, a Mi-8 MT helicopter of the National Guard of Ukraine was shot down by separatists using a MANPAD killing 12 personnel including two crew members, Major General Serhii Kulchytskyi, six Berkut personnel and an officer of the regiment (Major Vitaly Ivanovich Kurylovych). On 13 March 2015, a soldier of the regiment (Svistunov Vadim Mykolayovych) was killed while on duty at a checkpoint in Donetsk Oblast.

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the regiment saw combat. In September 2022, the regiment took part in the process of decommunisation by carrying out the removal of stalinistic monuments. On 30 April 2023, as a result of intensive Russian air assault on Pavlograd, a soldier of the regiment (Bohdan Mazuga) was killed in action. On 18 December 2023, the canine unit of the regiment intercepted an illegal shipment of 400 rounds of ammunition, M67 Grenades, a hand-held grenade launcher and an RPG-7. On 6 June 2024, another illegal arms shipment was intercepted by the regiment's canine unit capturing F-1 grenades and around 500 rounds of ammunition.

Structure

The structure of the regiment is as follows:

• Management and Headquarters
• 1st Rifle Battalion
• 2nd Rifle Battalion
• 3rd Rifle Battalion
• Reserve Rifle Company
• Combat and Logistical Support Company
• RHCBZ Company
• Special Purpose Platoon
  • Hobby Group
  • Artillery Support Group
  • Armored Vehicle Group
  • Robotic Intelligence Complexes Department
  • Orchestra

Commanders

• Colonel Vitaly Stavenko (2017)
• Colonel Denys Shlega (2018-2021)
• Colonel Dmytro Trotsenko (15 April 2021-)

Sources

• г Павлоград в ч 3024
• Духовий оркестр військової частини 3024 Нацгвардії України
• Військова частина № 3024 отримала подарунок
• День основания воинской части 3024 в Павлограде

Scorpion Regiment

uk:Скорпіон (спецпідрозділ)

Main article: Scorpion Regiment (Ukraine)

Special Purpose Scorpion Regiment
Скорпіон Полк (Ukrainian)
Regimental Insignia
Founded	1998 (1998)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Role	Nuclear Protection
Size	Classified
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv
Nickname(s)	Battle Scorpions
Motto(s)	"Where there's will, there's way!"

The Scorpion Separate Special Purpose Regiment is a Special Operations Force unit of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with protection of strategic objectives notably the nuclear power plants, military industrial complex, chemical and nuclear research Institutions amongst others. It was established in 1998 as a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine and is headquartered in Kyiv.

History

It was established in 1998 in order to overcome the threat of international terrorism and domestic terrorism, the regiment was established tasked with the protection and defense of high-risk objects as Ukraine has developed nuclear energy so the Nuclear Power Plants, can theoretically become the target of a terrorist attack. It's main task is to ensure technological security. "Scorpion" is a counterterrorism unit and hence conducts anti-terrorist measures in conditions of immediate threat but in some cases the personnel can take up the duty of protection and defense. Following are the major tasks of the regiment:

• Counterterrorism operations on;
  • Nuclear Power Plants
  • Nuclear Research facilities
  • Nuclear fuel and radioactive material storage sites
• Escort and transport of radioactive material
• Protection and Defense of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
• Assistance to Armed Forces and Paramilitaries of Ukraine in defense of vital strategic objectives

Due to the operational nature of the regiment, it's operations are always kept secret.

Sites guarded by the regiment

The sites guarded by the Scorpion regiment are:

• 4 Nuclear Power Plants
• Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
• 3 Nuclear Research Reactor Stations
• 9 Military–industrial complex sites
• Chemical industry research institutes
• Special Cargo including Radioactive materials

2nd Special State Objects Guard Regiment

uk:2-й полк охорони особливо важливих державних об'єктів (Україна)

Main article: 2nd State Objects Protection Regiment (Ukraine)

2nd Shostkinsky Special State Objects Guard Regiment
2-й полк охорони особливо важливих державних об'єктів (Ukrainian)
Regimental Insignia
Founded	1991 (1991)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Role	Protection of Strategic Sites
Size	~300
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Shostka
Nickname(s)	Shostkinsky
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Chernihiv
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Maxim Kitseluk

The 2nd Shostkinsky Special State Objects Guard Regiment is a regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with the protection of strategically important sites especially those in Sumy Oblast. It was established in 1991 on the basis of 467th Special Units Regiment of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union as a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine. It is headquartered at Shostka.

History

It was established on 28 November 1952 as the 467th Special Units Regiment of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union which on 30 September 1991 was transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine becoming the 2nd Separate Regiment. Since 1993, the regiment has been tasked with the defense of strategic sites, residential areas and railway routes utilizing personnel, weapons, automobile equipment, communication and a wide range of technical means. In 1999, the regiment was presented with a combat flag. From 2008 to 2020, the State Research Institute of Dielectrics was also guarded by the regiment. In 2017, the regiment's composition was reformed.

On 13 October 2021 , on the island of Khortytsia, the 2nd Regiment was awarded the honorary name "Shostkinsky" and a ribbon with an honorary title was awarded to the commander of the regiment, Colonel Maksym Kitseluk.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the regiment saw intensive combat. From 1 March 2022, the regiment took part in the Siege of Chernihiv ending in a Ukrainian victory on 4 April 2022. During the siege, a soldier of the regiment (Anatoly Viktorovych Shapovalov) was killed on 11 March and three other soldiers of the regiment (Biryuk Vyacheslav Mykolayovych, Kolyada Anatoliy Yuriyovych and Andrii Hermanovych Kagalniak) on 30 March 2022.

On 11 February 2023, the regiment was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery]".

Structure

The structure of the regiment is as follows:

• Management and Headquarters
• 1st Operational Battalion
  • 1st Operational Armoured Vehicle Company
  • 2nd Operational Armoured Vehicle Company
  • 3rd Operational Armoured Vehicle Company
  • Mortar Battery
  • Anti-tank Platoon
  • Grenade launcher Platoon
  • Communications Platoon
• 2nd Operational Battalion
  • 1st Operational BMP Company
  • 2nd Operational BMP Company
  • 3rd Operational BMP Company
  • Mortar Battery
  • Anti-tank Platoon
  • Grenade launcher Platoon
  • Communications Platoon
• Howitzer Artillery Division
• Anti-aircraft Missile Division
• Special Intelligence and Reconnaissance Company
• ATGM Company
• Operational Special Purpose Company
• Logistical and Technical Support Company
• Repair Company
• Engineering Company
• Commandant Company
• Combat Support Company
• Communications Node
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Colonel Vyacheslav Kryvenok (18 July 2014 - 27 January 2017)
• Colonel Oleksandr Zhelnovach (27 January 2017 - 22 April 2021)
• Colonel Maxim Kitseluk (22 April 2021-)

Sources

• Шосткинські гвардійці затримали порушника забороненої зони Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• У Шостці перевірили спецпризначенців Нацгвардії Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Шосткинські нацгвардійці стали кращими у футзалі Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Військова частина 3022 святкувала свій День народження Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Військова частина 3022 отримала 4 КРАЗИ Archived 24 November 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Шостка. Військова частина 3022. Відповіді командира шосткинській самообороні.
• Військова частина 3022 концертом святкує другу річницю Національної гвардії Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Звернення командира угруповання «Полісся» в/ч 3022 Національної гвардії України підполковника Волинця В. М. Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Військова частина 3022 набирає резервістів
• Шосткинская воинская часть 3022 отметила 63-ю годовщину со дня создания Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• У Шостці проводиться польовий вихід з відділенням РХБ захисту Archived 7 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine

1st Special State Objects Guard Regiment

uk:1-й полк охорони особливо важливих державних об'єктів (Україна)

Main article: 1st Dnipropetrovsk Regiment (Ukraine)

1st Dnipropetrovsk Regiment for the Protection of particularly important State Objects
1-й полк охорони особливо важливих державних об'єктів (Ukrainian)
Regimental Insignia
Founded	1991 (1991)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Role	Protection of Strategic Sites
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Dnipro
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Andriy Manko

The 1st Dnipropetrovsk Regiment for the Protection of particularly important State Objects is a regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with the protection of strategically important sites such as the PA Pivdenmash and the Dnipro Machine-Building Plant. It was established in 1991 and is currently headquartered at Dnipro although formerly a Battalion of the regiment was Garrisoned in Rubizhne as well.

History

It traces origins to the 466th Special Units Regiment of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union established on 28 November 1968.

On 30 September 1991, it became part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine as the 1st Separate Dnipropetrovsk Regiment.

Until 2015 , the regiment also carried out security and defense of LLC NVP "Zorya" in Rubizhne. The regiment's Rifle Company in Rubizhne was disbanded in 2015. It saw action during the War in Donbass with a soldier (Oleg Mykolayovych Yakovchenko) dying as a result of wounds on 6 August 2015. It's tasks then shifted to the defense of PA Pivdenmash, the Dnipro Machine-Building Plant and other strategically important sites.

On 17 January 2018, a soldier (Mansur Mansurovych Verzhakovskii) of the regiment was killed under undisclosed circumstances followed by another soldier (Kiba Andrii Andriyovych) on 12 July 2019 under similarly mysterious circumstances.

On 27 January 2022 , at the PA Pivdenmash in Dnipro, a soldier of the regiment, Artemiy Ryabchuk, during the handing out of weapons, attacked his fellow guardsmen using an AK-47, the ensuing gun battle resulted in the death of four personnel of the regiment (Oleksandr Oleksandrovich Buganov, Dragan Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Artem Volodymyrovych Levkivskyi and Chernyk Leonid Leonidovych) and a female worker at the site. The resulting investigation revealed that the officers of the regiment were involved in multiple human rights violations on the conscripts serving in the regiment including physical and psychological torture. As a result of this incident, the commander of national guard Mykola Balan along with the first deputy, the chief of staff, the commander of the regiment and the deputy commander of the regiment were removed from their positions.

Structure

• 1st Rifle Battalion (Dnipro)
• 2nd Rifle Battalion
• 3rd Rifle Battalion (Rubizhne)
• 4th Rifle Battalion (Dnipro)
• Special Commandant's office for Special Cargo Protection
• Special Commandant's office for Special Object Protection
• Special Purpose Platoon
• Reserve Rifle Company
• Robotic Intelligence Complex Department

Commanders

• Colonel Vitaly Kosyachenko (?-2022)
• Colonel Andriy Manko (2022-)

History

• В/Ч 3021(ПРИСЯГА ВЕСНА 2011) 2
• Дніпропетровщина сподівається на краще, але готується до найгіршого
• У військовій частині 3021 Національної гвардії України зустріли молоде поповнення Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• 30.06.17 11.00 Урочистості з нагоди 65-ти річчя створення військової частини 3021 Національної гвардії України Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Командування та особовий склад висловлює співчуття рідним та близьким загиблих у Дніпрі. 27.01.2021 Archived 27 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine

75th NG Battalion

uk:75-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 75th Zhytomyr Battalion (Ukraine)

75th Separate Battalion
75-й окремий батальйон НГ (Ukrainian)
Battalion Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	Multipurpose
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Zhytomyr
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Oleksiy Melnyk

The 75th Zhytomyr Battalion is a battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with transport, escort, protection of public order and Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established in 1992 and is garrisoned in Zhytomyr. It's units are stationed in Zhytomyr, Berdychiv, Korosten and Demchyn.

History

It was established on 10 February 1992, on the basis of two line battalions of the 7th Convoy Brigade stationed in Zhytomyr and Berdychev respectively and was headquartered at Zhytomyr. Major Tashkevich Mykola Andriyovych was appointed as it's commander. In 1992 it was composed of 9 companies and 2 separate platoons of around a thousand personnel. It guarded 4 prisons in the Zhytomyr Oblast, supervised convicts in prisons and LTP, escorted people to the proceedings of regional courts and military court of the Zhytomyr garrison, field sessions and guarded stations in Zhytomyr, Berdychiv, Korosten, Demchyn. In October 1992 and August 1993, the rifle companies in the Raiky and Berdychev were reduced and guardian companies were established. In April 1997, the prison guard units were transferred to the State Department of Ukraine for Execution of Sentences followed by guardian companies in December 1998 and protection of correctional labor institutions divisions to the State Department of Penitentiary of Ukraine in September 1999. In October 1999, the patrol company was reformed into a law enforcement company. It was transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine. In 2001, a special patrol company was was inducted followed by the induction of a military construction company and an automobile platoon in 2003. In 2001, the battalion was awarded the Transitional Cup of the Head of the Northern Territorial Command for high performance in combat service, combat and special training, strengthening of military discipline.. On 16 May 2020, a new patrol unit was also created for the battalion.

34 personnel of the Battalion are deployed for law enforcement daily.

The battalion saw action in the ATO zone during the War in Donbass and also maintained public order in Kyiv and Olevsk in 2016 and launched a crackdown on illegal amber mining.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the battalion saw combat during the war defending Ukraine. On 28 June 2023, an airstrike interrupted the statehood day celebrations in Berdychiv at a location where the personnel of the Battalion were present.

Structure

The structure of the battalion is as follows:

• Rifle Company
• 1st Patrol Company
• 2nd Patrol Company
• Special Purpose Patrol Company
• Automobile Company
• Military Construction Company
• Guardian Platoon

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Mykola Tashkevich (10 February 1992-24 October 2017)
• Colonel Oleksiy Melnyk (24 October 2017-)

Sources

• Техніка, озброєння, показові виступи і «солдатська» каша – житомирські нацгвардійці провели день відкритих дверей. Archived 5 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• У Житомирі бійці спецгрупи продемонстрували майстерність рукопашного бою. Archived 27 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
• Житомирська військова частина внутрішніх військ відзначає 21-річницю з дня створення Archived 16 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Житомирська військова частина відчинила свої двері для всіх бажаючих Archived 28 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Внутрішні війська провели день відкритих дверей

32nd NG Battalion

uk:32-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 32nd Volyn Battalion (Ukraine)

32nd Separate Battalion
32-й окремий батальйон НГ (Ukrainian)
Battalion Insignia
Founded	1994 (1994)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	Multipurpose
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Volyn
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass Battle of Mariupol 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northern Ukraine campaign Southern Ukraine campaign

The 32nd Volyn Battalion is a battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with various duties including the protection of Public Order, Ukrainian territorial integrity and foreign diplomatic missions. It was established in 1994 and is currently headquartered in Volyn.

History

On 3 June 1994, the 16th Separate Battalion was established at Ulyaniki on the basis of the Missile regiment of the 37th Guards Missile Division of the Soviet Armed Forces. On 6 October 1994, it was transferred to Lutsk where on 10 June 1998, all separate battalions it became the 16th Special Purpose Battalion which was transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine on 17 December 1999.

Throughout 90s, the main tasks of the Battalion included thwarting of small scale crimes mostly involving the stealing of copper and protection of borders, thwarting illegal crossing attempts in cooperation with the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

In 2000s, the battalion saw action mostly in law enforcement and thwarting of robberies including carrying out of operations in civilian clothes in some cases. They also maintained public order in Kyiv and Western Ukraine especially during the visits of the President of Ukraine and President of Poland, the Pope and during census.

In 2014 it was transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine as the 32nd Separate Battalion. After the Russian invasion of Crimea and the start of the War in Donbass, the battalion was deployed to the ATO zone to take part in combat in Donetsk Oblast and Luhansk Oblast. It took part in the First Battle of Mariupol and on 9 May 2014, the personnel of the Battalion engaged separatists occupying the office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine successfully liberating it, during the battle, the battalion's commander and another serviceman were wounded.

On 14 August 2017, a cross was installed at the construction site of the Church of the Battalion whose foundation was laid by Lieutenant Colonel Vasyl Gurtovskyi, commander of the battalion. A Golden Crucifix was also awarded to the battalion.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battalion saw action during the Northern Ukraine campaign defending the border with Belarus in addition to maintaining public order and curfew in various cities. The battalion also destroyed several Russian UAVs during the war. The medics of the battalion operated in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to heal the wounded. In June 2022, the battalion along with the National Police of Ukraine carried out a search operation in 60 settlements in Volyn Oblast and captured two Belarusian military uniforms, one RPG, guns, 1000+ rounds of ammunition, TNTs, anti-tank mines, knives, walkie-talkies and drugs suspected to be linked to the Belarusian involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The battalion also received ANTIDRON KVS G-6+ anti-UAV weapons to aid in their shootdown of Russian UAVs.

On 28 April 2024, the battalion was presented with a Combat Flag.

Structure

The structure of the battalion is as follows:

• Rifle Company
• 1st Patrol Company
• 2nd Patrol Company
• Canine Platoon
• Logistical and Technical Support Platoon
• Orchestra
• Security Platoon for Consular Institutions and Foreign Diplomatic Missions

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Oliynyk

Sources

• Військова частина в Луцьку святкує день народження Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Військова частина Нацгвардії 1141 міста Луцька потребує допомоги Archived 2 June 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Волинським нацгвардійцям повернули бойовий стяг Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Сьогодні військова частина 1141 святкує 22-у річницю з дня створення

34th NG Battalion

uk:34-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 34th Convoy Battalion (Ukraine)

34th Separate Convoy Battalion
34-й окремий батальйон НГ (Ukrainian)
Battalion Insignia
Founded	2011 (2011)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	Transport
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Odessa
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Odesa strikes (2022–present)
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Kanava

The 34th Separate Convoy Battalion is a battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked mostly with transport and escort operations as well as the protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established in 2011 and is garrisoned at Odessa.

History

It was established in 2011 in Odessa as a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine.

During 6-8 August 2012, around 50 soldiers of the Battalion were poisoned via food prompting an investigation.

In 2014, it was transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine and saw combat during the War in Donbass.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Battalion has engaged Russian forces including during the Attacks on Odessa.

Structure

The structure of the battalion is as follows:

• 1st Rifle Company
• 2nd Rifle Company
• 3rd Rifle Company
• Combat and Logistical Support Company
• Automobile Company
• Commandant Platoon
• Observational Platoon
• Medical Center
• Canine Group

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Kanava

Sources

• У військовій частині 3014 м. Одеси впроваджують пілотний проєкт реформи харчування та переходять на стандарти НАТО Archived 14 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• У військовій частині 3014 м Одеси продовжуються практичні тренінгові заняття з молодим поповненням
• Капелани благословили новобранців на несення військової служби Archived 10 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine

26th NG Battalion

uk:26-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 26th National Guard Battalion (Ukraine)

26th Separate Battalion
26-й окремий батальйон НГ (Ukrainian)
Battalion Insignia
Founded	2000 (2000)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	Multipurpose
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Kremenchuk
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Battle of Kreminna 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Dovhalyuk Oleg Pavlovich

The 26th National Guard Battalion is a battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with protection of public law and order and the protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established in 2000 and is garrisoned in Kremenchuk.

History

It was established on 18 October 2000 in Kremenchuk as a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine to control the situation and maintain public order in Kremenchuk and Molodizhne amidst increasing crime rates.

In 2014, it was transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine and took part in the War in Donbass.

During 2017, the Battalion saw three deployments in the ATO zone engaging in direct combat, protection of strategic objectives from UAVs and transport Protection in Volnovakha and Avdiivka. In July 2017, it was reported that the Battalion would be reformed into a regiment, which was officially confirmed in early 2018. On 26 September 2017, the Kremenchuk Technical Carbon Plant personnel repaired the barracks of the Battalion.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Battalion took part in direct engagements with Russian troops in the beginning but gradually shifted their role to protection of important sites in Poltava Oblast.

It saw combat during the Eastern Ukraine campaign with a soldier (Yevhenii Kalish) being killed on 23 February 2023, in Kreminna, Luhansk Oblast.

On 23 March 2024, the guardsmen of the battalion downed a Russian UAV over Kremenchuk.

Structure

• 1st Patrol Company
• 2nd Patrol Company
• 3rd Patrol Company
• Automobile Company
• Combat and Logistical Support Company
• Cynological Group
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Colonel Viktor Mykolayovych Golovchenko (2001-2004)
• Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Vasyliovych Khomenko (2004-2009)
• Colonel Viktor Mykolayovych Golovchenko (2009-2010)
• Colonel Oleksandr Genadiyovych Alenin (2010-2018)
• Lieutenant Colonel Shulga Evgeny Vyacheslavovych (2018-2020)
• Lieutenant Colonel Dovhalyuk Oleg Pavlovich (2020-)

Sources

• "Штат військової частини 3059 розширять до рівня полку". kremen.today. Kremenchuk Today. 2017-07-07. Archived from the original on 10 July 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
• Батальйону Нацгвардії України в/ч 3059 на день народження подарували «Нісан»
• Територію для техніки отримали. КРЕМЕНЧУЦЬКІ НАЦГВАРДІЙЦІ ЗБІЛЬШУЮТЬ СВІЙ ШТАТ ДО ПОЛКУ Archived 9 August 2020 at the Wayback Machine
• Кременчук. День відкритих дверей в в/ч 3059
• Зустріч бійців ВЧ 3059 (НЧ_13_05_15)
• Кременчуцькі нацгвардійці знову відправляються в зону АТО — Громадське. Кременчук
• Бійці Нацгвардії повернулися зі Слов'янська до Кременчука — Кременчуцьке Громадське ТБ

19th NG Battalion

uk:19-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 19th Convoy Battalion (Ukraine)

19th Convoy Protection Battalion
19-й окремий батальйон НГ (Ukrainian)
Battalion Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	Transport
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Zaporizhzhia
Anniversaries	22 February
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Serhiy Shcherbyna

The 19th Separate Convoy Battalion is a battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with transport and escort. It was established in 1992 and is garrisoned in Zaporizhzhia. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it's tasks expanded to the protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity and has this seen combat during the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive.

History

It was established in 1992 following the Dissolution of the Soviet Union as a part of the National Guard of Ukraine and was then transferred to Internal Troops of Ukraine, it was again transferred back to the National Guard of Ukraine in 2014 following it's reestablishment.

On 22 February 2017, the battalion celebrated the 60th anniversary of it's establishment. On 28 August 2017, the Battalion was presented with a Combat Flag. It also received 323 thousand hyrvnias in aid in 2017 to strengthen the Battalion.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battalion saw combat mostly in Zaporizhzhia Oblast seeing action during the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. On 2 February 2024, a soldier of the battalion (Bohdan Solyanyk) was killed as a result of a mortar strike while serving near Mala Tokmachka. In 2024, a spy working for Russian federation and a member of the Ukrainian Communist Party provided classified information about the battalion but was apprehended and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Structure

• 1st Rifle Platoon
• 2nd Rifle Platoon
• 3rd Rifle Platoon
• Automobile Platoon
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Serhiy Shcherbyna (2019-)

Sources

• Військова частина 3026 відзначила свою 60-ту річницю Archived 25 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine
• Присяга военнослужащих в/ч 3033,3026
• Як у Запоріжжі відзначатимуть День Нацгвардії Archived 24 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine

18th NG Battalion

uk:18-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 18th Public Order Battalion (Ukraine)

18th Public Order Protection Battalion
18-й окремий батальйон НГ (Ukrainian)
Battalion Insignia
Founded	1996 (1996)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	Law enforcement and protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	11th Public Order Protection Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Izmail
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war Revolution of Dignity Russian invasion of Crimea War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Mariupol
Commanders
Current commander	Major Rufanov Yevgeny Oleksandrovich
Notable commanders	Colonel Andriy Kovtun

The 18th Public Order Protection Battalion is battalion of the 11th Public Order Protection Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with law enforcement and maintainence of public order. It was established in 1996 in Yalta but temporarily ceased to exist following the defection of the majority of its personnel to Russia including it's commander in 2014 but was reestablished in 2017. It is currently headquartered in Izmail.

History

The Battalion was established in Yalta on 5 October 1996 as a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine with Major Volodymyr Kondratiev as its first commander. It was tasked to protect public order on the streets of the cities of Yalta, Alupka, and Gaspra and also to participate in various operations to ensure the safety of high-ranking state officials, participants in international meetings and conferences, sports events, leisure facilities and socio-political events in Yalta and other cities of Crimea. It successfully apprehended hundreds of criminals and thousands of administrative offenses were averted by the battalion's actions in law enforcement. In addition, the Battalion also carried out search and rescue operations during disasters. From December 2013 to February 2014, the entire battalion was deployed to maintain public order during the Revolution of Dignity in Kyiv and then returned to Crimea following the end of deployment.

Following the Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, a large number of battalion's personnel including the battalion's commander Oleg Karptsov defected to Russia.

On 8 April 2014, the defectors of the battalion established themselves as a battalion of the Internal Troops of Russia with Lieutenant Colonel Andriy Kovtun as their commander and took oath to Russia in May 2014. From 2 to 10 April 2015, the defected battalion took part in the Russian exercise "Zaslin-2015".

In Ukraine, the battalion was however reestablished on the basis of the 4th battalion of the 11th Public Order Brigade in August 2018.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Battalion saw combat against Russian forces during the Siege of Mariupol. During the Siege of Mariupol, a soldier of the brigade (Kunytskyi Timur Mykolayovych) was killed on 26 March 2022. On 9 May 2022, another soldier of the battalion (Pantelii Ivanovich Boshkov) was killed during the Siege of Azovstal.

Structure

The structure of the battalion is as follows:

• Battalion Headquarters
• 1st Patrol Company
• 2nd Patrol Company
• Logistics Platoon

Commanders

• Major Volodymyr Kondratiev (1996-?)
• Colonel Andriy Kovtun (?-2014)
• Lieutenant Colonel Andriy Ivanovich Boyko (2018-2023)
• Major Rufanov Yevgeny Oleksandrovich (2023-)

Sources

• "Батальон Нацгвардии в Измаиле год спустя, после основания: личный состав увеличился, подразделение стало отдельной воинской частью". gorod24.info. Gorod 24. 2018-10-12. Archived from the original on 2019-08-26. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
• "Территорию батальона Нацгвардии в Измаиле сегодня «оккупировали»…школьники". bessarabiainform.com/. Bessarabia Inform. 2019-03-22. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
• В Ізмаїлі гвардійці влаштували день відкритих дверей Archived 25 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine

15th NG Battalion

uk:15-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 15th National Guard Battalion (Ukraine)

15th Separate Battalion
15-й окремий батальйон НГ (Ukrainian)
Battalion Insignia
Founded	1995 (1995)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	Transport
Part of	2nd Galician Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Rivne and Sarny
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Vitaly Ivanovych Opolsky
Notable commanders	Lieutenant Colonel Anatoly Leonidovych Miroshnychenko

The 15th Separate National Guard Battalion is a battalion of the 2nd Galician Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with transport and escort of convicts and prisoners as well as the protection of public law and order and the Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established in 1995 in Crimea but after the capture of it's headquarters it was abolished and was reestablished in 2018 in Rivne.

History

It was established on 11 August 1995 in Yevpatoria in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea to ensure reliable public order and law enforcement during the Crimean crisis as a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine. It's area of operations were Evpatoria, Saky, Chornomorske and Rozdolne. Lieutenant Colonel Miroshnychenko Anatoly Leonidovich was appointed as it's commander and the infrastructure of the Russian Guards Cadre Regiment of the then shared Black Sea Fleet was inducted into the battalion. The building the historical Hotel "Aureole", established in 1908, became it's headquarters. It's establishment was completed on 6 January 1996, and from 28 April 1996, it was deployed to Patrol 20 routes of Yevpatoria. During the holiday season, five times more personnel were deployed on duty due to the city of Yevpatoria being a resort and tourism hub. In January 1998, after the breach of Lake Sasyk-Sivash dam, the village of the Silprom was flooded, so the battalion carried out search and rescue and evacuation missions. In December 2005, the battalion carried out implementation of quarantine and restrictive measures to control Avian flu in Chornomorske. In December 2008, the battalion carried out search and rescue operations in Yevpatoria, in the aftermath of the collapse of a multistory building complex.

Following the Russian invasion of Crimea, the battalion's headquarters were captured by the Russian forces leading to the disbandment of the Battalion.

In August 2018, it was reestablished on the basis of the 3rd battalion of the 2nd Galician Brigade, becoming a part of the 2nd Brigade. It is currently headquartered in Rivne with a separate Patrol Company being garrisoned in Sarny.

The battalion saw combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On 14 March 2022, Russian aircraft struck the TV tower building in the village of Antopol using an Air to Ground missile killing a soldier (Gennady Mykhailovych Levchenko) of the battalion.

Structure

The structure of the battalion is as follows:

• Battalion Headquarters
• Rifle Company
• Patrol Company
• Operational Assignment Company (Sarny)
• Guardian Units

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Anatoly Leonidovych Miroshnychenko (1995-?)
• Lieutenant Colonel Anatoly Kovalenko (?-2014)
• Lieutenant Colonel Serhii Lukyanchikov (2018-?)
• Lieutenant Colonel Vitaly Ivanovych Opolsky (?-)

Sources

• До рівненського батальйону Нацгвардії завітали ветерани Archived 26 August 2019 at the Wayback Machine
• У Рівному створили нову військову частину Нацгвардії Archived 26 August 2019 at the Wayback Machine

14th NG Battalion

uk:14-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 14th National Guard Battalion (Ukraine)

14th Separate Battalion
14-й окремий батальйон НГ (Ukrainian)
Battalion Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	Multipurpose
Part of	Central Territorial Command
Garrison/HQ	Dnipro
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Ihor Kalinovsky Vladimirovich

The 14th National Guard Battalion is a battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with protection of public law and order as well as the Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Dnipro.

History

It was established in 1992 as a part of the National Guard of Ukraine and was later transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine.

In 2014, the battalion was transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine after it's reestablishment. Amidst the 2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine, on the night of 5 April 2014, a group of 7 armed men approached the battalion's barracks in Dnipro, they started shouting and rioting whole pretending to be drunk. A soldier of the regiment (Sergeant Martynenko) approached them and told them to behave quietly but the men attacked them killing the soldier on spot. Then the attackers attacked the other positions but by then, the soldiers had raised the alarm and the guardsmen opened fire. Heavy combat continued and two Companies of the battalion came as reinforcement along with BTR-80 armored vehicles. The attackers tried to flee but faced casualties of one attacker killed and three wounded, in the end all remaining were arrested and 7 Makarov pistols, 2 Kalashnikov assault rifles, and 4 grenades were seized from the attackers. It took part in the War in Donbass seeing combat in Donetsk Oblast in 2016.

It won third place in the Dynamo football tournament in 2024.

Structure

• Management & Headquarters
• 1st Rifle Company
• 2nd Rifle Company
• Combat and Logistical Support Company
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Ihor Kalinovsky Vladimirovich (2019-)

Sources

• Гвардійці військової частини 3054 відвідали виставку до 330-річчя від обрання І. С. Мазепи гетьманом
• Військовослужбовці НГУ та поліції відпрацювали дії при виникненні екстремальних ситуацій

13th NG Battalion

uk:13-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 13th National Guard Battalion (Ukraine)

13th Separate Battalion
13-й окремий батальйон НГ (Ukrainian)
Battalion Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Battalion
Role	Multipurpose
Part of	40th Danylo Nechai Regiment
Garrison/HQ	Khmelnytskyi and Kamianets-Podilskyi
Nickname(s)	Ravens
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Chernousov Volodymyr Volodymyrovych

The 13th Separate National Guard Battalion is a battalion of the 40th Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with the protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity, maintainence of public order and escorting convicts during court proceedings. It's garrisons are located in Khmelnytskyi and Kamianets-Podilskyi.

History

It was established on 31 October 1992, on the basis of a battalion of the 481st Convoy Regiment in Vinnytsia.

On 23 December 1998, a special patrol company was established in the battalion and it was transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine.

Since 1999, the battalion has been stationed in Khmelnytskyi and carries out tasks related to the protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity, public order in Khmelnytskyi and Kamianets-Podilskyi and escorting convicts during court proceedings.

In 2014 it was transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine and after the start of the War in Donbass, it was deployed first to Luhansk Oblast to defend the Luhansk Airport and then saw heavy combat deployment during the Battle of Mariupol with over a hundred servicemen being deployed.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battalion has been deployed to the frontlines and saw combat against Russian forces.

Structure

The structure of the battalion is as follows:

• 1st Rifle Company
• 2nd Rifle Company
• 1st Patrol Company (Khmelnytskyi)
• 2nd Patrol Company (Kamyanets-Podilskyi)
• Canine Platoon

Commanders

• Major Andrii Martyniuk (?-2017)
• Colonel Bereznyuk Roman Vyacheslavovich (2017-2021)
• Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Ivan Bohdanovich (2021-2023)
• Colonel Chernousov Volodymyr Volodymyrovych (2023)

Sources

• Військова частина 3053 Національної гвардії України відзначає своє 23-річчя Archived 3 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Військова частина 3053 НГУ проводить набір чоловіків на військову службу
• Польовий вихід в/ч 3053 Archived 25 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• На території військової частини у Хмельницькому будують храм Archived 14 February 2018 at the Wayback Machine

4th Kruk Battalion

uk:4-й батальйон оперативного призначення НГУ «Крук»

Main article: 4th Kruk Battalion (Ukraine)

4th Separate Kruk Battalion
4-й батальйон оперативного призначення НГУ «Крук» (Ukrainian)
Battalion Insignia
Founded	2014 (2014)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Role	Multipurpose
Part of	50th Vysochan Regiment
Garrison/HQ	Ivano-Frankivsk
Nickname(s)	Ravens
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Serhiy Shulyak
Insignia
Former Insignia (2015)
Former Insignia (2014)

The 4th Sperate "Kruk" Battalion is a separate volunteer Battalion of the 50th Vysochan Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with special operations, combat assistance, law enforcement and protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established in 2014 by the order of Stepan Poltorak. It's headquarters are located at the garrison of the 50th Regiment in Ivano-Frankivsk.

History

On 19 June 2014, the commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Stepan Poltorak initiated the process of formation of the 4th Separate Battalion. It's establishment process was completed on 8 August 2014 and received the informal name "Kruk" in Ivano-Frankivsk with it's headquarters on Chornovola Street and it became a part of the 50th National Guard Regiment. The battalion included around a hundred personnel from all parts of Ukraine included those from the occupied Territories of Crimea and Donbass. Serhii Shulyak, commander of the battalion said: "The protection of the Motherland is the business of the entire population of Ukraine. In my battalion there are representatives of the Crimea, the East, and central Ukraine. And it pleases me". At the end of August, the "Kruk" battalion was deployed to fight in the War in Donbass in Popasna for 45 days returning to base on 5 October 2014. On 27 October, the "Kruk" battalion was on the frontlines in the Luhansk Oblast and to be redeployed for rest and replenishment. Six servicemen of the Battalion were wounded as a result of separatist shelling on Popasna.

In the city, we maintained public order, carried out combat duty at checkpoints, and had to repeatedly engage in battle with separatists and Russian mercenaries. Our units often came under fire from "hail", mortars, and artillery. Thank God, there are no casualties in our battalion. After treatment, together with his fellow battalion members, he is again ready to defend his Motherland and go into battle against the Russian aggressor. Until the Ukrainian troops defeat the enemy and peace is established, we are ready to defend our native land, our family and all of Ukraine with weapons in our hands, fulfilling our sacred duty.

The Battalion saw a combat deployment in Krymskye, guarding the pontoon crossing over the Donets, held positions in the suburb of Popasna after its liberation, served at strongholds and checkpoints near Bakhmut. At the beginning of October 2015, the Battalion saw it's fourth deployment in Popasna Raion aimed specifically at anti-smuggling operations and foiled 12 smuggling attempts.

The Battalion also received a lot of volunteer assistance from individuals, as well as Ivano Frankivsk enterprises and public organizations. The NGO "Public Initiative of Galicia" provided food aid to the battalion, the "Frankivsk Construction Center" company handed over six solid fuel field stoves for the battalion, the NGO "Ivano-Frankivsk City Association of Passenger Carriers" purchased radio communication equipment, enterpenur Roman Reznyk donated field uniforms and a UAV was transferred by the "Union of Ukrainian Women of Scandinavia", Stepan Yevych, another enterpenur from United Kingdom transferred a combat medical vehicle. The Brotherhood of the Cossack Combat Custom "Spas" also provided manpower support to the battalion in the form of volunteers.

It saw combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine with a soldier (Yaroslav Petrovych Korop) being killed on 13 April 2024 while serving on the frontlines.

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Serhiy Shulyak

Sources

External videos
1. В Нацгвардії розпочато формування четвертого резервного батальйону
2. Батальйон оперативного реагування «Крук» запрошує добровольців ставати у їхні ряди
3. На Прикарпаття повернувся 4-й батальйон Національної гвардії «Крук»
4. Франківці дякують бійцям батальйону «Крук»
5. Васильчук і батальйон «Крук», UBR новини
6. Про війну на Донбасі розповів командир батальйону «Крук»

• 4 Батальйон оперативного призначення Національної гвардії України у Фейсбуці, 20 грудня 2014
• В Івано-Франківську командування 4-го батальйону Нацгвардії шукає добровольців Archived 21 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Як живе і воює прикарпатський батальйон «Крук» (фоторепортаж) Archived 20 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• 4-й батальйон Національної гвардії «Крук» повернувся до Івано-Франківська (фото) Archived 30 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine

50th NG Regiment

uk:50-й полк НГ (Україна)

Main article: 50th Vysochan Regiment (Ukraine)

50th Separate Regiment
50-й полк НГ (Ukrainian)
Regiment Insignia
Founded	1993 (1993)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Role	Multipurpose
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast and Chernivtsi Oblast
Nickname(s)	Simon Hnatovich Vysochan
Patron	Simon Hnatovich Vysochan
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Vadym Linevskyi

The 50th Separate "Simon Hnatovich Vysochan" Regiment" is a regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with special purpose operations, law enforcement, anti-criminal operations, anti-smuggling operations, mountain patrols and protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established as the 12th Separate Battalion in 1993. It's units are stationed throughout Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast and Chernivtsi Oblast.

History

On 26 June 1993, it was established as the 12th Separate Battalion in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, headquartered at the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Military Commissariat , and in 1998 it was transferred to the barracks of the former Construction Battalion. In 1996, it was reformed into the 24th Regiment consisting of a Mechanized and a motorized battalion, performing tasks on the border with Moldova. In 1998, it was reformed into the 24th Separate Battalion by spearing it's motorized battalion. In 1999, it was transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine. In June 2001, the personnel of the battalion provided protection to Pope John Paul II during his visit to Lviv. In June 2002, the 5th Rifle Company in Chernivtsi was transferred to the battalion. In November-December 2004, the personnel of the battalion maintained public order in the aftermath of the 2004 Ukrainian presidential election. From May to July 2006, the battalion carried out a special operation codenamed "Operation Siren" to arrest criminals in the city of Tysmenytsia and the village of Polyanytsia in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. From December 2006 - July 2007, the battalion carried out the "Operation Border" in the Chernivtsi Oblast, preventing smuggling of contraband goods and conducted special operations to search for criminals. In July 2008, the personnel of the unit performed search and rescue operations after the flood in the Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi Oblasts.

After the reformation of the National Guard of Ukraine, it became a part of it as the 50th "Simon Hnatovich Vysochan" Regiment in 2014. It saw relatively limited combat during the War in Donbass with an officer (Viktor Mykolayovych Redkyn) being killed on 1 November 2014 and a soldier (Logunov Roman Vasyliovych) being killed on 6 September 2015.

It also saw action during the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Luhansk Oblast with a soldier (Andriy Tymofiychuk) being killed on 29 March 2023 in Shypylivka another (Spolovich Roman Stepanovych) on 30 March and a third soldier (Yury Yaroslavovych Jus) being killed on 1 April.

Structure

The structure of the regiment is as follows:

• 1st Rifle Company
• 2nd Rifle Company (Chernivtsi)
• 3rd Patrol Company (Kalush)
• 4th Separate Battalion "Kruk" (Ivano-Frankivsk)
• 5th Mountain Patrol Company
• 6th Mountain Patrol Company
• Reserve Rifle Company

Commanders

• Colonel Ihor Kurach
• Colonel Roman Naumenko (2017-?)
• Colonel Vadym Linevskyi (?-)

Sources

• "Нацгвардія планує сформувати на Прикарпатті два гірських підрозділи та навчальний центр". ukrmilitary.com. Ukrainian Military Pages. 2016-03-04. Archived from the original on 22 May 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
• Гвардійці Прикарпаття взяли участь у правовому заході «Я маю право» Archived 6 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• "Бійці НГУ приступили до спільної з ДПСУ охорони кордону на Буковині". mil.in.ua/. Ukrainian military portal. 2018-01-24. Archived from the original on 25 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
• Гвардійці допомагають прикордонникам охороняти державний кордон України в Чернівецькій області Archived 11 February 2018 at the Wayback Machine

40th NG Regiment

uk:40-й полк НГ (Україна)

Main article: 40th Danylo Nechai Regiment (Ukraine)

40th Separate Regiment
40-й полк НГ (Ukrainian)
Regiment Insignia
Founded	1993 (1993)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Role	Multipurpose
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Vinnytsia
Nickname(s)	Danylo Nechai
Patron	Danylo Nechai
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass Battle of Mariupol 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Volodymyr Zinoviovych Zhula

The 40th Separate "Danylo Nechai" Regiment is a regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with safeguarding prisons, mental asylums, medical facilities, escorting arrested and convicted persons, guarding defendants during court proceedings, providing assistance to the police in maintaining public order and protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established as the 8th Separate Brigade on the basis of the 481st Convoy Regiment in 1993. It is headquartered in Vinnytsia.

History

It was established as the 8th Separate Brigade of the Internal Troops of Ukraine on the basis of the 481st Convoy Regiment on 17 March 1993. On 4 June 2000, the brigade was reformed into the 40th Regiment of Internal Troops. On 18 October 2000, the regiment was placed under the command of the Western Territorial Command and on 21 December 2004, under the authority of the Southern Territorial Command. The regiment received the tasks of safeguarding prisons, mental asylums, medical facilities, escorting arrested and convicted persons, guarding defendants during court proceedings, providing assistance to the police in maintaining public order.

In 2014, the regiment became part of the reestablished National Guard of Ukraine and participated in the War in Donbass. It took part in the Battle of Mariupol, on 21 September 2014, in the "Skhidniy" neighborhood of Mariupol, the regiment's soldiers were inspecting vehicles at the entrance to the city when they were shelled by separatists using mortars inspite the ceasefire agreement, a soldier of the regiment (Deren Serhiy Vasyliovych) was killed and two locals were wounded. On 7 October 2014, in the afternoon, the 29th checkpoint near Donetskyi was shelled by separatists killing a soldier of the regiment (Kulibaba-Bukhov Victor Anatoliyovych), and wounding two more soldiers. On 14 October 2014, the 40th regiment received the task of conducting reconnaissance on the approaches to the 32nd checkpoint. The column consisted of two combat vehicles a BMP and an APC. The column moved forward in the morning, and came under intense fire, an armored personnel carrier was hit, only the BMP carrying personnel reached the 32nd checkpoint and after assessing the situation on the 32nd, they returned back to aid the hit vehicle but didn't knew that the personnel in the hit vehicle had been evacuated. On the way, the vehicle's turret got jammed and the gun failed and was soon hit by an ATGM killing two soldiers of the regiment (Labun Evgeny Vasyliovych and Oleksandr Vasyliovych Moskalyuk). The remaining personnel were able to escape and asked for reinforcement. By the time reinforcement arrived the vehicle's driver who belonged to a separate unit had died. On 31 October 2014, separatists attacked the 29th checkpoint using launchable landmine killing a soldier of the regiment (Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Kolyvoshko) deployed there. On 16 November 2014, separatists attacked the intersection between Hirske and Zolote killing an officer of the regiment (Oleksandr Valeryovich Kaplinskyi) guarding the site.

On 14 October 2020, the regiment was awarded the honorary title of "Danylo Nechai".

In May 2022, the regiment was deployed to take part in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In May-October 2022, the mortar platoon of the regiment destroyed 4 armored personnel carriers, a truck, an BMP, a weaponised vehicle, an unmanned aerial vehicle, an observation post, 13 personnel shelters, and in total the regiment inflicted casualties of about 200 wounded and 100+ Russians killed. On 1 November 2022, the commander of the regiment's mortar Platoon, Soroka Andriy Vitaliyovych, was killed and was posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine.

Structure

• Patrol Battalion
• Rifle Battalion
• Combat and Logistical Support Company
• Reserve Rifle Company
• Mortar Platoon

Commanders

• Colonel Petro Hryhorovych Makhotin
• Colonel Vasyl Vasylovich Chumak (?-2017)
• Colonel Serhiy Hryhorovych Mamchenko (2017-2019)
• Colonel Volodymyr Zinoviovych Zhula (2019-)

Sources

• Фахівці з конвоювання покращили навички у Вінниці Archived 6 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• У Вінниці новобранці військової частини 3008 Національної гвардії склали присягу Archived 12 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine
• Нацгвардійці військової частини 3008 склали присягу на вірність українському народові Archived 12 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine

35th NG Regiment

uk:11-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 35th Sumysky Regiment (Ukraine)

35th Separate Regiment
35-й окремий Сумський полк (Ukrainian)
Regiment Insignia
Founded	1993 (1993)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Role	Law enforcement and Protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Sumy
Nickname(s)	Sumysky
Patron	Saint Sergius of Radonezh
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Rubizhne Battle of Toretsk
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Yevhen Kazantsev
Insignia
Former Insignia

The 35th Separate Sumysky Regiment is a regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with law enforcement and protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established in 1993 as the 11th Convoy Battalion. It's headquartered in Sumy and has seen combat during the Russo-Ukrainian war on multiple occasions and is currently deployed on the frontlines.

History

On 19 March 1993, the 11th convoy battalion was established in Kharkiv with Lieutenant Colonel Boris Germanovych Babintsev being appointed as it's commander. On 20 February 20, 1997, subdivisions from the Military Intelligence Service were included in the unit.

• 7th Patrol Company
• 8th patrol company

On 18 September 2007, a prayer room "Saint Sergius of Radonezh" (battalion's patron saint) was established by Archbishop Mark of Sumy and Okhtyrka.

In October 2015, the battalion was being reformed into a regiment.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the regiment saw combat during the Battle of Rubizhne setting up an ambush on 20 March 2022, along with Sloviansk Brigade and Rubizh Brigade killing around twenty four Russian soldiers in a single assault.

In March 2024, it's reformation was completed and it became the 35th Separate Sumysky Regiment of the National Guard. The regiment took part in the Battle of Toretsk during which on 12 September 2024, a soldier of the regiment (Maxim Butenko) was killed as a result of an artillery strike on New York.

Structure

The structure of the regiment is as follows:

• 1st Patrol Company
• 2nd Patrol Company
• Transport Company
• Armoured Personnel Carrier Company
• Special Purpose Company
• Reserve Rifle Platoon
• 1st Support Platoon
• 2nd Support Platoon

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Babintsev Boris Germanovych (1993-1995)
• Colonel Magilin Vladyslav Oleksandrovych (1995-?)
• Lieutenant Colonel Igor Kovalev (2010-2015)
• Lieutenant Colonel Serhiy Kozynets (2015-2018)
• Lieutenant Colonel Yevhen Kazantsev (2018-)

Sources

• В Сумах гвардійці прийняли присягу на Меморіалі Вічної Слави Archived 7 June 2017 at the Wayback Machine
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34th NG Regiment

uk:16-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 34th Kherson Regiment (Ukraine)

34th Separate Regiment
34-й окремий Херсонський полк (Ukrainian)
Regiment Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Role	Law enforcement, transport, Protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity amongst others
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Kherson
Nickname(s)	Khers
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass Battle of the Border Battle of Mariupol 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Kherson
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Ruslan Oleksandrovich Kuzmich

The 34th Kherson Regiment is a regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with patrol, reconnaissance, law enforcement and protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established as the 8th separate battalion of the on the basis of the 131st Separate Special Motorized Police Battalion in 1992. It is headquartered in Kherson.

History

It was established on 2 January 1992, as the 8th separate battalion of the on the basis of the 131st Separate Special Motorized Police Battalion of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union as a part of the National Guard of Ukraine which was transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine becoming it's 16th Separate Special Motorized Battalion on 20 January 1995. In 2014, it was transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine following it's reestablishment.

It took part in the War in Donbass seeing combat on multiple occasions. On 13 August 2014, separatists shelled it's positions in Upsenka killing a soldier of the battalion (Stadnyk Serhii Anatoliyovych) as a result of an explosion that wounded some other personnel as well. During the Battle of the Border, on 24 August 2014, a convoy of the regiment's personnel was ambushed by separatists near Novozvanivka killing a soldier of the battalion (Maksym Volodymyrovych Baranov) in addition to two soldiers from the 23rd Public Order Brigade, moreover in total 25 soldiers were captured by separatists.

It took part in the Battle of Mariupol during which on 24 January 2015, BM-21 Grad MLRS attacked a checkpoint of the National Guard near Mariupol in the village of Vynohradny. A soldier of the battalion (Mykolaichuk Dmytro Vasyliovych) was killed, another wounded, several residential buildings, power lines, and a gas station were also destroyed in the village.

On 31 October 2018, a soldier of the brigade (Davydok Andrii Olegovich) died from severe wounds in a hospital.

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Battalion took part in the Battle of Kherson during which a soldier of the brigade (Oleksiy Ivanovych Khvostyk) was killed on 24 February 2022 at the start of invasion.

In December 2023, the battalion was expanded to a regiment, and became the 34th Kherson regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine.

Structure

The structure of the regiment is as follows:

• 1st Patrol Company
• 2nd Patrol Company
• 4th Rifle Company
• Automobile Company
• Cynological Group
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Colonel Serhii Mykolayovych Vakulenko (?-2020)
• Colonel Ruslan Oleksandrovich Kuzmich (2020-)

31st NG Regiment

uk:25-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 31st Cherkasy Regiment (Ukraine)

31st Separate Regiment
31-й окремий НГ полк (Ukrainian)
Regiment Insignia
Founded	2019 (2019)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Role	Protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Cherkasy
Nickname(s)	Cherkasy
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass Battle of Mariupol 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Mykhailo Zhukovsky

The 31st Cherkasy Regiment is a regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with escort, transportation, law enforcement and protection of the Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established on 10 January 2001, as the 25th Separate Battalion on the basis of the 4th battalion of the 1st Convoy Brigade. It's headquarters in Cherkasy.

History

On 10 January 2001, it was established as the 25th Separate Battalion on the basis of the 4th battalion of the 1st Convoy Brigade in Cherkasy as a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine tasked with the protection of public order in Cherkasy and escorting convicts and defendants.

In 2014, the Battalion became a part of the National Guard of Ukraine. It's personnel saw action during the War in Donbass, first deployed to quell the pro-Russian unrest in Kharkiv and Donetsk and then to take part in the Battle of Mariupol but saw limited combat carrying out mostly support, patrol and escort missions during which they took part in a few engagements with separatists.

The 25th Separate Battalion was expanded in 2022 becoming the 31st Regiment.

Structure

• Management and Headquarters
• Patrol Battalion
• Convoy Battalion
• Special Purpose Company

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Andrii Savchuk (?-2017)
• Lieutenant Colonel Vasyl Selezen (2017-2020)
• Colonel Mykhailo Zhukovsky (2020-)

Sources

• Андрій САВЧУК: «Сил, які маємо сьогодні, достатньо, щоб захистити країну» Archived 4 March 2022 at the Wayback Machine
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• Військовослужбовці Національної гвардії України відзначили річницю створення

27th NG Regiment

uk:22-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 27th National Guard Regiment (Ukraine)

27th Separate NG Regiment
27-й окремий НГ полк (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	2019 (2019)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Role	Protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Chernihiv
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northern Ukraine campaign Siege of Chernihiv
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Ihor Serhiyovych Orynko

The 27th Separate National Guard Regiment is a regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with the protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established as the 22nd battalion on the basis of the 3rd battalion of the 27th Pechersk Brigade in 2019. It is headquartered in Chernihiv.

History

In December 2019, it was established as the 22nd separate battalion was in Chernihiv on the basis of the 3rd battalion of the 27th Pechersk Brigade.

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the 22nd separate battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine was expanded and enlarged becoming the 27th National Guard Regiment.

The regiment took part in the Northern Ukraine campaign and was one of the first units to engage Russian troops on ground during the Siege of Chernihiv for which the personnel of the regiment were awarded multiple awards.

Structure

• Management and Headquarters
• Command Center
• Rifle Company
• 1st Patrol Company
• 2nd Patrol Company
• Automobile Company
• Support Company
  • Canine Group
  • Communication Node

Commanders

• Colonel Andriy Savchuk (2019-2021)
• Colonel Ihor Serhiyovych Orynko (2021-)

Sources

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27th NG Brigade

uk:27-ма окрема бригада НГ (Україна)

Main article: 27th Pechersk Brigade (Ukraine)

27th Separate Pecherska Brigade
27-ма окрема бригада НГ (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	2006 (2006)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Role	See #Tasks
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Pechersk
Nickname(s)	Pecherska
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass Siege of Sloviansk Battle of Debaltseve Battle of Mariupol 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Northern Ukraine campaign Battle of Kyiv Siege of Chernihiv Eastern Ukraine campaign
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Dmytro Tsymbal
Insignia
Former Insignia

The 27th Separate "Pecherska" Brigade' is a brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with the transport and escort of soldiers and prisoners and the protection of the judicial facilities and Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Pechersk, Kyiv.

History

It was established in 2006 on the basis of a disbanded Separate Convoy Brigade, as the 48th regiment of the Internal Troops of Ukraine tasked mainly with phasing convicts into courts and prisons.

In 2009, the 48th regiment was merged with some other transport units being reformed into a brigade.

In 2014, the regiment became a part of the National Guard of Ukraine. In April 2014, the 1st operational reserve battalion "Major General Serhiy Kulchytskyi" of National Guard of Ukraine, became a part of the brigade. The brigade took part in the Siege of Sloviansk during which on 24 May 2014, separatists launched an armed attack on the checkpoint of the National Guard on the eastern outskirts of Sloviansk, near the intersection of the roads to Krasny Liman and Kramatorsk, the engagement lasted 2 hours involving the use of mortars and grenade launchers in addition to small arms during the engagement a soldier of the brigade (Zinchyk Stanislav Mykhailovych) was killed and some personnel were wounded as well. On 28 August 2014, during the Battle of Debaltseve, the retreating convoy including that of the brigade was ambushed by separatists killing five soldiers (Fedir Valeriyovych Ukharskyi, Andrii Ivanovych Tyshchenko, Mykola Mykolayovych Matvienko, Kurmashev Oleksiy Vasyliovych and Doga Oleg Vyacheslavovych) of the brigade and wounding 19 more. On 2 September 2014, it was reformed again into the 27th brigade. The brigade performed combat support operations during the Battle of Mariupol during which on 5 September 2014 separatists attacked a column of Ukrainian forces arriving to Mariupol, near Boikivske, a soldier of the brigade (Oleksandr Ivanovych Zvinnyk) was killed in the attack and another soldier (Eremenko Viktor Viktorovych) who was severely wounded died soon after on 11 September. On 1 October 2014, in Debaltseve a soldier of the Brigade (Kononovych Ivan Mykolayovych) got himself into a landmine explosion killing him and wounding two other soldiers.

On 5 January 2015, a bus of the brigade suffered an accident while travelling from Sloviansk to Bakhmut. 13 soldiers of the brigade (Skrut Rostyslav Stefanovych, Maxim Yuriyovych Shchipov, Panteleimon Petrovych Rozhanskyi, Didach Ihor Yosypovych, Roman Mykhailovych Sokach Volodymyr Anatoliyovych Matkivskyi, Malyuta Roman Volodymyrovych, Linyvenko Yury Volodymyrovych, Ihor Valentynovych Kaplunenko, Roman Valentinovych Zubchuk, Burka Victor Pavlovich, Gerasimyuk Taras Pavlovich and Serhiy Ihorovych Babichev) and further wounding 21 personnel. On 9 January 2015, while performing a combat mission near the Siverskyi Donets River, a battalion of the brigade was ambushed, in the ensuing two-hour battle, the attack was repulsed by backup from the other units of the National Guard and Armed Forces of Ukraine, during the battle a soldier of the brigade (Roman Ivanovych Lagno) was killed and 14 more were wounded. Then, in January 2015, the brigade received new tasks to prevent the crossing of the Transnistrian portion of the Moldovan border to prevent infiltration by sabotage and reconnaissance groups and "illegal" separatist formations. On 23 August 2015, the brigade was presented with a Combat Flag.

In order to protect the bodies and institutions of the Ukrainian judicial system and implement the authorized access systems for them, at the end of 2017, the 4th rifle battalion was created to safeguard 35 judicial facilities in the city of Kyiv. The 1st operational reserve battalion "Major General Serhiy Kulchytskyi" was transferred to the 1st Presidential Operational Brigade.

In 2019, the 22nd separate battalion was established in Chernihiv on the basis of the 3rd battalion of the brigade.

On 23 August 2020, the 27th Brigade received the honorary name of "Pecherska".

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the brigade saw combat during the Battle of Kyiv where a soldier of the brigade (Oleksandr Vasyliovych Bybyk) was killed on 18 March 2022. The brigade has also taken part in the Siege of Chernihiv as a part of the Northern Ukraine campaign. Then it was deployed to Luhansk Oblast to take part in the Eastern Ukraine campaign.

Tasks

The main tasks of the brigade are:

• Convoying, extradition and protection of prisoners in peacetime and soldiers in wartime
• Security for 10 judicial institutions, 4 regional appeal courts and the Kyiv appeal court.

Personnel

The brigade has around 250 personnel, of which 120 are for the protect of judicial facilities, 56 are counterterrorism and counterinsurgent, 40 are special propose, and 11 are extradition guards and 15 transportation guards.

Structure

The structure of the brigade is as follows:

• 1st Rifle Battalion
• 2nd Rifle Battalion
• 4th Rifle Battalion (specifically tasked with protection of state judicial facilities)
• 22nd Separate Battalion

Commanders

• Colonel Konstantin Rykhtyk (2017-?)
• Colonel Dmytro Tsymbal(?-)

Sources

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• Почесні найменування присвоєно 27 бригаді та 9 полку НГУ Archived 26 March 2020 at the Wayback Machine

18th NG Brigade

uk:15-й окремий полк НГ (Україна)

Main article: 18th Sloviansk Brigade (Ukraine)

18th Separate Sloviansk Brigade
18-а окрема Слов'янська бригада (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Role	Extraction, logistical and combat support, maintainence of the public law and order, protection of the Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Sloviansk
Nickname(s)	Poltavska
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Kutsiy Gennadiy Hryhorovych
Insignia
Former Insignia

The 18th Separate Mixed Brigade "Sloviansk" is a brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with law enforcement and protection of Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established in 1992 as the 13th Regiment on the basis of the 26th battalion of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union. It is currently headquartered in Sloviansk but was formerly located in Luhansk before it's capture by separatist forces.

History

On 2 January 1992, the 13th Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine was established on the basis of the 26th battalion of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union.

In 1995, the 13th regiment was subordinated to the Internal Troops of Ukraine, becoming the 15th Special Motorized Regiment.

It was then transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine in 2014.

It participated and saw combat on multiple occasions during the War in Donbass. On 28 May 2014, the "Zorya" battalion of the Luhansk People's Republic attacked the Voroshilovgrad Higher Military Aviation School of Navigators which was defended by the 18th Brigade and demanded surrender but were denied and the base was attacked by separatists using small arms and artillery killing a soldier of the brigade (Shelemin Dmytro Mykhailovych). On 29 May 2014, the regiment's headquarters in Luhansk was captured by separatists and the regiment was forced to temporarily relocate to a garrison in Kharkiv. In December 2014, it became the 18th Separate Brigade after incorporation of units whose headquarters were captured by separatists in Donetsk Oblast and the brigade was transferred to Sloviansk.

On 15 September 2015, a soldier of the brigade (Oleh Mykolayovych Panchenko) was killed under undisclosed circumstances.

In 2016, a designated battalion was established in the Brigade tasked specifically with the protection of important Military facilities including the brigade's headquarters. On 9 September 2016, the Donbas Battalion became a part of the brigade.

On 1 November 2017, a reconnaissance group under the leadership of Major Serhii Syrotenko performed a combat mission in the area of Marinka, but a soldier of the brigade (Stanislav Viktorovych Kurbatov) was killed as a result of a mine explosion.

On 18 August 2019, a soldier of the brigade (Taran Bohdan Leonidovych) was killed as a result of explosion in a military facility guarded by the brigade's personnel in Rubezhnoye. On 23 August 2019, the brigade was awarded the honorary name "Sloviansk" and was presented with a presidential ribbon.

The brigade has seen heavy combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The brigade has taken part in the Battle of Popasna and Stepne in Luhansk Oblast, defense of Oskil reservoir in Donetsk Oblast, Battle of Studenok, Battle of Kamainka, Velika Komyshuvakha, Dovgenke of the Kharkiv Oblast, operational and preventive measures in Druzhkivka. It took part in the defense of Korovii Yar, Yatskivka, Rubizhne, Novodruzhesk, Lysychansk, Severodonetsk, Sosnove, Dolyna, Bogorodichne, Oleksandrivka, Sviatohirsk, Tetanivka, It took part in the 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive taking part in the Battle of Volokhiv Yar and Battle of Kupiansk, as well as the liberation of Dibrova and Ozerne in Donetsk Oblast. It also took part in the Battle of Horlivka, and was involved in the battles for Terny and the Battle of Kreminna. A soldier of the brigade (Bohdan Olegovich Ishchuk) was killed whilst operating in Novodruzhesk on 31 March 2022. On 6 April 2022, while taking part in the Battle of Popasna, a soldier of the brigade (Ruslan Viktorovych Usyk) was killed in action. On 12 April 2022, a soldier of the brigade (Sezyk Yakiv Ivanovych) was killed in the Battle of Rubizhne. On 2 September 2022, the brigade was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery". On 16 September 2022, during the Battle of Izium, a soldier of the brigade (Ivan Pidhirny) was severely wounded, went into coma and died two months later. On 31 March 2022, a soldier of the brigade (Bohdan Ishchuk) was killed in Novodruzhesk as a result of artillery shelling.

Structure

• 1st Rifle Battalion
• 2nd Rifle Battalion
• 3rd Rifle Battalion
• Donbas Battalion
• Guardian Battalion
• ATGM Company
• Reserve Rifle Company
• Combat and Logistical Support Company
• Automobile Company
• Howitzer Artillery Battery
• Special Purpose Reconnaissance Platoon
• Military band
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Colonel Hryhoryan Ihor Aramovich
• Colonel Zhuk Vasyl Vasyliovych
• Colonel Bozhko Serhii Serhiyovych
• Colonel Kutsiy Gennadiy Hryhorovych

17th Poltava Brigade

uk:12-й окремий батальйон НГ (Україна)

Main article: 17th Poltavska Brigade (Ukraine)

17th Separate Poltavska Brigade
17-а окрема Полтавська бригада (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Role	Extraction, logistical and combat support, maintainence of the public law and order, protection of the Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Poltava
Nickname(s)	Poltavska
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Kupiansk 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive Battle of Soledar Battle of Bakhmut 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Andriy Halushchak
Notable commanders	Colonel Pustovoitov Anatoly Anatoliyovych †

The 17th Separate Mixed Poltavska Brigade is a brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with protection of public law and order, important state facilities, foreign diplomatic missions and Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established on 19 March 1993 as the 12th Separate Battalion. It is headquartered in Poltava.

History

The unit was established on 19 March 1993, as 12th Separate Battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine.

Following the Dissolution of the National Guard it was then transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine. In 2014, after the reestablishment of the National Guard of Ukraine, it was transferred there. It took part in the War in Donbass during which the commander of the battalion (Pustovoitov Anatoly Anatoliyovych) was killed on 25 July 2015.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the unit has taken part in multiple engagements throughout the entire front including the liberation of Uda, Kupiansk, it also took part in the 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive, it also operated in the Donetsk Oblast engaging in the Battle of Soledar and the Battle of Bakhmut. In 2023, the 12th battalion was enlarged and became the 32nd Separate Regiment of the National Guard. The regiment was again expanded on late 2023 becoming the 17th Brigade. The brigade took part in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive during which a soldier of the brigade (Oleg Volodymyrovych Lychak) was killed on 8 November 2023 as a result of mortar shelling in Verbove.

Structure

The structure of the brigade is as follows:

• Management and Headquarters
• Patrol Company
• Rifle Company
• Combat and Logistical Support Platoon
• Informational warfare Platoon
• Automobile platoon
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Colonel Pustovoitov Anatoly Anatoliyovych †(?-2015)
• Colonel Serhii Regeda (2017-?)
• Colonel Andriy Halushchak (?-)

Sources

• Командир військової частини 3052 привітав особовий склад в АТО Archived 7 November 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• У Полтавській військовій частині 3052 служитимуть близько десяти гвардійців Archived 1 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Нацгвардійці військової частини 3052 відвідали концерт Володимира Ромаскевича
• До військової частини 3052 прибула інспекційна група Archived 24 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine

5th Operational Brigade

uk:5-та окрема бригада НГ (Україна)

Main article: 5th Slovozhansk Brigade (Ukraine)

5th Separate Slovozhansk Brigade
5-та окрема бригада НГ (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Role	Extraction, logistical and combat support, maintainence of the public law and order, protection of citizens' safety, administrative buildings, General Consulates and the Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Kharkiv
Nickname(s)	Slovozhansk
Engagements	Transnistrian conflict. Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Kharkiv 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive Eastern Ukraine campaign
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Mykhailo Yakobchuk

The 5th Separate Mixed Slovozhansk Brigade is a brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine concerned with multiple roles including the extraction of Ukrainian personnel from the frontlines, logistical and combat support, maintainence of the public law and order, the protection of citizens' safety, administrative buildings and General Consulates amongst other roles. It was established on the basis of the 20th Convoy Brigade in February 1992 as the 5nd Convoy Brigade. It is headquartered in Kharkiv

History

On 2 January 1992, the 5th Separate Convoy Brigade was established on the basis of the 20th Separate Red Banner Convoy Brigade of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union.

The servicemen of the unit, in addition to performing the routine tasks, participated in many rescue and security operations. In 1992, the brigade defended the Ukrainian border in Odessa Oblast during the Transnistrian conflict. In April 1995, it participated in the cleanup operations form Dykaniv sewage treatment plant spillover. In May 1995, it took part in extinguishing forest fires in the Kharkiv Oblast.

It was then transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine.

On 21 February 2000, the brigade was given the honorary name "Slobozhan Brigade".

In 2014, it was again transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine after it's reestablishment and took part in the War in Donbass since 201r. On 8 September 2014, a checkpoint near Mount Karachun in Yasnohirka, manned by the 5th brigade's personnel was attacked by separatists killing a soldier of the brigade,(Yurii Oleksandrovych Andrienko).

In 2015, the combat support battalion of the brigade was disbanded.

On 4 April 2017, a soldier of the brigade (Vadim Tretyakov) was killed while serving in Zaitseve.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the brigade is known to have taken part in the Battle of Kharkiv and the 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive. On 5 March 2022, the brigade's HQ in Kharkiv were struck by Russian forces killing an officer (Kuguk Evgeny Ivanovich) and a soldier (Denis Yuriyovych Mazhugin) of the brigade. In September 2022, the brigade liberated the cities of Balakleya and Izium, and then operated in the Luhansk Oblast. On 8 July 2023, during a combat mission in Kreminna, the brigade's positions were shelled killing a soldier of the brigade (Gerasikov Evgeny Mykhailovych).

Structure

• Patrol battalion
  • 1st Patrol Company
  • 2nd Patrol Company
  • 3rd Patrol Company
  • 4th Patrol Company
• Rifle Battalion
  • 1st Rifle Company
  • 2nd Rifle Company
  • 3rd Rifle Company

Commanders

• Colonel Yury Makarchuk

Colonel Serhii Uniyatov (2017-2019)

• Colonel Oleg Savych (2019-2022)
• Colonel Mykhailo Yakobchuk (2022-)

Sources

• Харківські гвардійці отримали посвідчення учасників бойових дій Archived 15 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Харківські гвардійці попрощалися з почесним ветераном України Archived 6 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine

2nd Galician Brigade

uk:2-га окрема бригада НГ (Україна)

Main article: 2nd Galician Brigade (Ukraine)

2nd Separate Galician Brigade
31-ша бригада НГ (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Role	Extraction, logistical and combat support, maintainence of the public law and order, protection of the Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Lviv, Ternopil, Uzhhorod, Drohobych and Rivne
Nickname(s)	Galician Guardsmen
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass Siege of Sloviansk Battle of Debaltseve 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Donbas Eastern Ukraine campaign
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Petro Yuriyovych Shulyak
Notable commanders	Colonel Serhii Petrovych Kulchytskyi
Insignia
Banner

The 2nd Separate Mixed Galician Brigade is a brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine concerned with multiple roles including the extraction of Ukrainian personnel from the frontlines, logistical and combat support, maintainence of the public law and order amongst other roles. It was established on the basis of the 16th Convoy Brigade in February 1992 as the 2nd Convoy Brigade. It's main headquarters is in Lviv although it's units are also stationed in Ternopil, Uzhhorod, Drohobych and Rivne.

History

On 10 February 1992, the 2nd Separate Convoy Brigade of the Internal Troops of Ukraine was established on the basis of the 16th Convoy Brigade of the Soviet Armed Forces, the 14th Separate Battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine was also separately established in Ternopil.

On 13 September 1999, the 2nd brigade was awarded the honorary name "Galician" and was awarded a battle flag.

After the disbandment of the National Guard of Ukraine in 2000, the 14th Separate Ternopil Special Purpose Battalion became the 2nd Brigade's 2nd battalion. In 2014, the 2nd Brigade became a part of the National Guard of Ukraine after it's reestablishment.

It took part in multiple engagements during the War in Donbass. It took part in the Siege of Sloviansk and then the Battle of Debaltseve where on 7 February 2015, a BM-21 Grad attacked the retreating Ukrainian personnel killing a soldier (Oleg Anatoliyovych Didushko) of the brigade. Also during the Battle of Debaltseve, the commander of the brigade's medical center, Taras Hryhorovych Konchevych, was killed when an unarmed military ambulance was ambushed by separatists and detonated a landmine. The brigade was also involved in humanitarian aid distribution operations in the ATO zone. On 17 May 2015, a humanitarian aid district vehicle of the brigade was struck and exploded near the village of Troitske, Popasna Raion, the resulting explosion killed the brigade's deputy commander, Sokolenko Andrii Apollinariovych and another soldier (Ivan Ihorovych Popil), along with two humanitarian volunteers. Colonel Sokolenko Andrii Apollinariovych was awarded the Hero of Ukraine for his actions.

On 8 May 2017, a soldier of the brigade (Yaroslav Vasyliovych Smolinskyi) was killed while serving in Donetsk Oblast.

The brigade saw combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It took part in the Battle of Donbas where a soldier of brigade (Volodymyr Oryshchuk) was killed in Novokalynove.

In May 2024, the brigade operated in Novodonetske where two soldiers of the brigade (Valery Serebrov and Baba Dmytro) were killed on 23 and 24 May 2024 respectively. It continued to serve in the Donetsk Oblast where two more soldiers of the brigade (Vasyl Kachynskyi and Babukh Roman) were killed on 3 and 20 July 2024. On 22 August 2024,.a UAV operator of the Brigade (Boris Borisovych Vladimirov) was killed as a result of mortar shelling on Hrodivka. On 23 August 2024, the brigade was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery". On 27 September 2024, a soldier of the brigade (Ostap Smolinets) was killed during the Eastern Ukraine campaign.

Structure

• 1st Rifle Battalion (Lviv)
• 2nd Rifle Battalion (Ternopil)
• 4th Rifle Battalion (Uzhhorod)
• 5th Rifle Battalion (Drohobych)
• 15th Separate Battalion (Rivne)
• Support Units (Lviv)

Commanders

• Colonel Serhii Petrovych Kulchytskyi (2005-2010)
• Colonel Oleg Oleksandrovich Sakhon (2010-2016)
• Colonel Petro Yuriyovych Shulyak (2016-)

Sources

External videos
2 Галицька бригада Нацгвардії України відзначила 77-річчя on YouTube
77-му річницю відзначила військова частина-3002 on YouTube

• 2 Галицька бригада Національної гвардії України відсвяткувала 77 річницю Archived 26 August 2019 at the Wayback Machine
• У Львові 2-га Галицька бригада відзначила 77-річчя (ФОТО)
• Друга Галицька бригада Національної гвардії України відзначає 77-річчя з часу створення Archived 24 February 2022 at the Wayback Machine
• Молоде поповнення прибуло до 2 Галицької бригади Archived 18 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• В Ужгороді гвардійці тренуються в новозбудованому «кілер-хаусі» Archived 10 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine

31st Public Order Brigade

uk:31-ша бригада НГ (Україна)

Main article: 31st Public Order Brigade (Ukraine)

31st Public Order Protection Brigade
31-ша бригада НГ (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Role	Law enforcement, protection of the Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Dnipro
Nickname(s)	Major General Oleksandr Radievskyi Brigade
Patron	Major General Oleksandr Radievskyi
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass Siege of Sloviansk 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive Eastern Ukraine campaign

The 31st Public Order Protection Brigade "Major General Oleksandr Radievskyi" is a Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with protection of the public order and the territorial integrity of Ukraine. It was established on January 2, 1992 as the 5th NG Regiment on the basis of the 24th Separate Special Motorized Militia Battalion. It has seen combat during the War in Donbass and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It's headquartered in Dnipro.

History

In 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the 5th Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine was established on the basis of the 24th Separate Special Motorized Militia Battalion. Then, it was transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine. After the reestablishment of the National Guard of Ukraine, it was transferred there becoming the 16th Public Order Protection Regiment.

During the War in Donbass, the regiment saw combat on multiple occasions. On 29 May 2014, servicemen of the Dnipropetrovsk Regiment were returning to their temporary deployment point in the city of Izium after providing logistical aid and combat support to the Ukrainian troops during the Siege of Sloviansk. While they were approaching Kamianka, separatists using VAZ-2110s ambushed the convoy and attacked the KAMAZ of the regiment with machine guns and underbarrel grenade launchers. A soldier of the regiment (Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Isadchenko) was killed and two more were wounded.

On 14 October 2020, the 16th regiment was awarded the honorary title of "Major General Oleksandr Radievskyi" after the Major General Oleksandr Vitaliyovych Radievskyi of the 21st Public Order Protection Brigade.

In 2022, amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the regiment was expanded becoming the 31st Public Order Protection Brigade. The brigade took part in the 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive and then from February 2023, the brigade saw action in Donetsk Oblast. The Russian T-80s regularly approached it's positions coming at a distance of about 100 meters and shelled the brigade's position but they repelled the tanks and even destroyed a T-80. On 10 April 2023, Russians charged at the brigade's positions defending Kreminna but were forced to retreat by Zhukov Vadim Andriyovych who launched a successful grenade attack, the next morning the positions were hit by artillery strike killing Zhukov Vadim Andriyovych who was awarded the Hero of Ukraine. The brigade also raised the Ukrainian flag over the village of Zavitne Bazhana after liberating it. In December 2023, the brigade performed a raiding operation on multiple Russian positions in which many personnel planted explosives in Russian positions covertly and detonated them successfully.

Sources

• Військовослужбовці Дніпровського полку охорони громадського порядку відсвяткували 51-у річницю заснування військової частини Archived 29 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• У військовій частині 3036 Національної гвардії України розпочалась здача підсумкової перевірки за 2015 рік Archived 7 November 2016 at the Wayback Machine
• Днепровская военная часть 3036 отметила полвека Archived 29 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• У Нацгвардії тривають навчання підрозділів протиповітряної оборони Archived 29 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Військова частина 3036 святкує 32-річчя
• Військова частина 3036 святкує 50-річчя з Дня заснування
• «Пташки» 31 Бригади НГУ утримують рубежі оборони по лінії зіткнення з противником
• Командир військової частини підполковник Євген Шульга про роботу 16 полку охорони громадського порядку (інтерв’ю від грудня 2021 року)
• Андрій Касенюк - гітарист рок-гурту "SilverTown", боєць НГУ у програмі "Фреш" з Юлією Сиротою
• День Незалежності під час війни коментує підполковник Нацгвардії Заступник командира по роботі з особовим складом Святослав Білейчук (2023 рік)
• «Підсмажили» позиції росіян на Донеччині: гвардійці 31 Бригади НГУ успішно виконали бойове завдання (грудень 2023)
• Капличка для військовослужбовців: телеканал «Суспільне»
• Підняли прапор над селищем Завітне Бажання Волноваського району Донецької області
• Кадри роботи мінометної батареї Дніпровскої бригади НГУ ім. генерал-майора Олександра Радієвського: Укрінформ.ТБ - грудень 2022 року
• Капелан НГУ ім. О. Радієвського, протоієрей ПЦУ о. Костянтин у програмі "Фреш" з Юлією Сиротою
• Сергій Кравченко - командир роти 31 бригади НГУ у програмі "Фреш" з Юлією Сиротою
• Відлік року після ракетного удару: будинок 118 на Перемозі - інтерв’ю командира резерву 31 Бригади НГУ майора Віктора Алещенко (з 5.37 хвилини)

23rd Public Order Protection Brigade

uk:23-тя окрема бригада охорони громадського порядку (Україна)

Main article: 23rd Public Order Brigade (Ukraine)

23rd Public Order Protection Brigade
23-тя окрема бригада охорони громадського порядку (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Role	Law enforcement, protection of the Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Zaporizhzhia, Melitopol, Berdyansk and Energodar
Nickname(s)	Khortytsia Brigade
Anniversaries	2 January
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass Battle of the Border 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Mariupol
Commanders
Notable commanders	Colonel Dmytro Oleksandrovich Apukhtin †
Insignia
Former Insignia

The 23rd Public Order Protection Brigade "Khortytsia" is a Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with protection of the public order and the territorial integrity of Ukraine. It was established on January 2, 1992 as the 8th NG Regiment on the basis of the 22nd Separate Special Motorized Militia Battalion. It has seen combat during the War in Donbass and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It's units are headquartered in Zaporizhzhia, Melitopol, Berdyansk and Energodar.

History

It was established on January 2, 1992, on the basis of the 22nd Separate Special Motorized Militia Battalion of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union, as the 8th regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine.

On 15 July 1992, on the Buyalyk-Berezivka route, a fight broke out in a train carriage when an inebriated man was clinging to the passengers starting a brawl. During the brawl, the man grabbed an F-1 grenade and threw it on the floor after pulling out it's ring, an officer of the regiment (Volodymyr Fedorovych Ignatiev) covered it with his body, taking the impact on himself saving the other passengers but was killed in action.

On 26 January 1995, the 8th regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine was subordinated to the Internal Troops of Ukraine, where it was renamed the 13th Separate Special Motorized Regiment and then the 23rd Separate Special Motorized Brigade in 1999. It became a part of the National Guard of Ukraine in 2014.

It took part in multiple engagements during the War in Donbass. It took part in the Battle of the Border during which on 10 August 2014, in the darkness of night, the separatists attacked the the regiment's post in Amvrosiivka, the regiment's observer (Gutnik-Zaluzhnyi Ivan Viktorovych) at the lookout position saw a group of unknown people on a thermal imager and reported them to the command and received an order to observe. The separatists saw him and opened fire, he retaliated by using tracer munitions which revealed the positions of separatists forcing them to retreat, thus the plans of an ambush by separatists were foiled and 48 personnel of the regiment were saved but the observer Gutnik-Zaluzhnyi Ivan Viktorovych, himself was severely wounded and died soon after. Also during the battle of the border, on 24 August 2014, a convoy of the regiment's personnel was ambushed by separatists near Novozvanivka killing two soldiers of the regiment (Borys Olegovich Gryaznov and Dobrovolskyi Serhiy Valeriyovych), furthermore 25 soldiers of the regiment were taken captive.

On 21 December 2017 , a mini-soccer tournament was held at the Dynamo sports complex among the security forces of the Zaporizhzhia garrison, dedicated to the "Memory of Lieutenant Colonel Dmytro Andriyovych Davydenko." The first place was won by the team of the brigade against FC "Chepard".

On 21 August 2020 , the brigade was awarded the honorary name " Khortytsia" and on 23 August 2020, the brigade was presented with a battle flag and ribbons.

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the brigade saw heavy action. It took part in the Siege of Mariupol.{ On 3 March 2022 , an advanced Russian column was spotted by Colonel Dmytro Apukhtin, due to the early observation, the brigade was able to prepare, one Russian armored vehicles was destroyed. On 5 March 2022, the Russians again tried to break through the defenses and enter the city of Mariupol, when a battle broke out between tye brigade and Russian soldiers, about 20 Russian soldiers were killed and two vehicles were destroyed during the during the battle. On 10 March 2022, the brigade ambushed Russian forces destroying two Russian BMP-2s. On 12 March 2022, a Russian column attacked the brigade's positions killing the commander Colonel Dmytro Oleksandrovich Apukhtin who was awarded the Hero of Ukraine. The commander of the 2nd patrol battalion of the brigade was killed on 19 March 2022 from a sniper's bullet in Mariupol.

Structure

The structure of the brigade is as follows:

• 1st patrol battalion (Zaporizhzhia)
  • 1st Patrol Company
  • 2nd Patrol Company
  • Automobile Company
• 2nd patrol battalion (Melitopol)
  • 3rd Patrol Company
  • 4th Patrol Company
  • Automobile Company
  • Support Platoon
    • Communication Node
    • Canine group
• 3rd Patrol Battalion (Berdyansk)
  • 5th Patrol Company
  • 6th Patrol Company
  • Automobile Company
  • Support Platoon
    • Communication Node
    • Canine group
• 4th Patrol Battalion (Energodar)
  • 7th Patrol Company
  • 8th Patrol Company
  • Automobile Company
• Automobile Support Battalion
• Combat and Logistical Support Company
• Orchestra

Commanders

• Colonel Dmytro Oleksandrovich Apukhtin † (?-2022)

21st Public Order Protection Brigade

uk:21-ша окрема бригада охорони громадського порядку (Україна)

Main article: 21st Public Order Brigade (Ukraine)

21st Public Order Protection Brigade
21-ша окрема бригада охорони громадського порядку (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Internal Affairs
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Role	Law enforcement, protection of the Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Kropyvnytskyi and Kryvyi Rih
Nickname(s)	Petro Kalnyshevsky Brigade
Patron	Petro Kalnyshevsky
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass Battles of Sievierodonetsk Battle of Marinka 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Mariupol
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Oleksandr Gennadiyovych Alenin
Notable commanders	Colonel Oleksandr Vitaliyovych Radievskyi †

The 21st Separate Public Order Protection Brigade is a law enforcement brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with protection of the law and order as well as the territorial integrity of Ukraine. It was established in 1992 on the basis of the 25th Separate Special Motorized Militia Battalion as the 6th Regiment. The brigade's main headquarters is in Kryvyi Rih but some parts of it are garrisoned at Kropyvnytskyi.

History

On 2 January 1992, it was established on the basis of the 25th Separate Special Motorized Militia Battalion as the 6th Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine being transferred to the Internal Troops of Ukraine on 26 January 1995, becoming the 21st Separate Special Motorized Police Brigade.

In 2014, the brigade was renamed as the 21st Public Order Protection Brigade and became part of the National Guard of Ukraine.

With the beginning of the War in Donbass, the regiment destroyed multiple separatist outposts during the liberation of Mykolaivka, Semenivka, and Sloviansk. On 23 July 2014, the brigade took part in the Battles of Sievierodonetsk (2014) during which the regiment's forces were ambushed while crossing a bridge. During the ambush, the commander of the brigade, Oleksandr Vitaliyovych Radievskyi was killed along with two other soldiers (Pavlo Leonidovych Snitsar and Ihor Oleksandrovych Kotsar) who were also killed in the ambush.

The brigade also saw combat in the Battle of Marinka enforcing ceasefire, during which on 12 March 2016, a soldier of the brigade (Oleksandr Mykolayovych Svirskyi) was killed as a result of the injuries sustained in the battle.

On 23 August 2018, the brigade was awarded the honorary name of "Petro Kalnyshevsky", the last Kish otaman of the Zaporozhian Sich of Ukraine.

Since 8 February 2022, the brigade performed duty in Mariupol and was deployed in the city when the Russian invasion of Ukraine started on 24 February, and took part in the Siege of Mariupol, some of it's personnel were trapped in the Azovstal Steel plant where a female soldier of the brigade (Lyudmila Frankivna Usenko) was killed on 8 May 2022 as a result of a Russian missile strike. After the capture of Mariupol, some personnel of the regiment were taken captive amongst them Konstantin Sychak was officially sentenced to 26 years in prison on 7 August 2023.

In 2024, the brigade was fighting in Zaporizhzhia Oblast where the personnel of the brigade captured a Russian Marine in April 2024 in the village of Urozhaine.

Structure

• 1st Patrol Battalion
• 2nd Patrol Battalion (Kryvyi Rih)
• 3rd Rifle Battalion (Kropyvnytskyi)
• Operational Assignment Battalion
• Combat Support Battalion
• Mortar Battery
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Colonel Oleksandr Leonidovych Golyakov (2001-2011)
• Colonel Oleksandr Vitaliyovych Radievskyi † (2011-2014)
• Colonel Andrii Volodymyrovych Prykhodko (2014-2015)
• Colonel Vyacheslav Mykhailovych Melnyk (2015-2018)
• Colonel Oleksandr Gennadiyovych Alenin (2018-2019)
• Colonel Volodymyr Bilousov (2019-)

Sources

• Військова частина 3011 Національної гвардії України Archived 28 February 2018 at the Wayback Machine
• Криворізькі нацгвардійці вшанували пам'ять воїнів — героїв АТО Archived 14 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Криворізькі нацгвардійці здійснили польовий вихід
• У Нацгвардії тривають навчання підрозділів протиповітряної оборони Archived 29 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine
• Дводенний марш бронетехніки Криворізької бригади Нацгвардії Archived 22 February 2018 at the Wayback Machine

19th Public Order Regiment

uk:19-й полк охорони громадського порядку (Україна)

Main article: 19th Public Order Regiment (Ukraine)

19th Public Order Regiment
19-й полк охорони громадського порядку (Ukrainian)
Regiment Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Defence
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Mykolaiv
Nickname(s)	Mykolaiv Regiment
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war Euromaidan War in Donbass Battle of Ilovaisk Battle of the Border 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Mykolaiv
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Vakulenko Serhii Mykolayovych
Notable commanders	Colonel Kondratyuk Volodymyr Vasyliovych

The 19th Public Order Mykolaiv Regiment is a regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with law enforcement tasks and the defense of Ukrainian territorial integrity. In the wake of Russo-Ukrainian war, it has seen combat in Donbass as well as in Mykolaiv Oblast. It was established in 1992 as the 7th Separate Battalion on the basis of 130th Separate Special Motorized Militia Battalion. It is headquartered in the City of Mykolaiv.

History

The regiment was established on 18 January 1990 as the 130th Separate Special Motorized Militia Battalion of the Internal Troops of the Soviet Union being transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine on 2 January 1992 becoming the 7th Separate Battalion. On 17 February 1995, the battalion was subordinated to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and was renamed as the Separate Special Motorized Police Battalion and on 17 April 1995, the battalion was reorganized into the 19th Special Motorized Regiment of the Internal Troops of Ukraine, then becoming the 19th Public Order Protection Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine on 13 March 2014.

During the Euromaidan, the regiment was deployed for security and maintenance of law and order in Kyiv where many person of the regiment including it's commander Volodymyr Vasyliovych Kondratyuk were wounded. The regiment participated in the War in Donbass seeing heavy combat in 2014. It took part in the Battle of Ilovaisk during which on 23 August 2014 in the village of Lysyche, Donetsk Oblast, the regiment's troops in coordination with the Border Guard of Ukraine, the regiment destroyed a KamAZ-4350 vehicle with militants and two KamAZ-4350 vehicles carrying weapons and ammunition, accompanied by two APCs from the Russian Federation. Then the two Armored Personnel Carriers along with other vehicles were also destroyed. During the ambush three personnel of the regiment (Smolyar Oleksandr Vasyliovych, Yarysh Oleksandr Volodymyrovych and Oleg Ivanovych Babkevich) were killed and a soldier of the regiment (Oleksiy Leonidovych Petrov) went missing and his body was later identified via DNA analysis. On the other hand, 26 separatists and Russian soldiers were killed and 20 separatist pieces of equipment were destroyed including the KamAZ-4350s and Ural-4320s. The regiment also saw action during the Battle of the Border, on 24 August 2014, the regiment was withdrawing from the city of Amvrosiivka to Mariupol, when it was ambushed near the Russian border in Kopani but most of the column was able to escape the ambush unscathed but two personnel of the regiment (Vyacheslav Hryhorovych Sarazhan and Yuri Mykolayovych Smirnov) were killed in action during the ambush.

On 14 October 2021 , on the island of Khortytsia, the 19th Public Order Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine was awarded the honorary name "Mykolaiv" and a combat flag.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the regiment took part in the Battle of Mykolaiv in 2022.

Structure

• 1st Patrol Battalion
• 2nd Rifle Battalion
• 3rd Rifle Battalion
• Combat and Logistical Support Company
• Orchestra
• Medical Center

Commanders

• Colonel Kondratyuk Volodymyr Vasyliovych (-2014)
• Colonel Oleksandr Valeriyovych Oksenyuk (2016-2019)
• Colonel Vakulenko Serhii Mykolayovych (2021-)

Sources

• "Миколаївські гвардійці забезпечили громадський порядок під час святкування Свята Йордан". ngu.gov.ua/. National Guard of Ukraine. 2018-01-22. Archived from the original on 25 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.

11th Public Order Brigade

uk:11-та бригада НГ (Україна)

Main article: 11th Public Order Brigade (Ukraine)

11th Public Order Brigade (2019-) 49th Public Order Protection Regiment (2014-2019) 33rd Separate Battalion (2003-2014) 12th Separate Regiment (1998-2003) 22nd Separate Special Motorized Brigade (1995—1998)
11-та бригада НГ (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Defence
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Role	Law enforcement, protection of the Ukrainian territorial integrity
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Odessa
Nickname(s)	Odessa Brigade
Patron	Mykhailo Hrushevsky
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Insignia
Former Insignia

11th Separate Public Order Odessa Brigade "Mykhailo Hrushevsky" is a brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with protection of public law and order, and after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the territorial integrity of Ukraine. It was established in 1992 as the 7th Separate National Guard Regiment on the basis of the 42nd Special Motorized Militia Regiment. It is headquartered in Odessa city.

History

On 2 January 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet Union, the 7th regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine was established on the basis of the 42nd Special Motorized Militia Regiment.

From 1992-1995, servicemen of the regiment defended the border with Moldova during the Transnistrian conflict, seeing some combat during the Transnistrian war, albeit without direct orders from the Ukrainian government. During the same timespan, the regiment's units performed peacekeeping operations during the Yugoslav wars as a part of the United Nations Protection Force.

On 26 January 1995, the Regiment was subordinated to the Internal Troops of Ukraine and was reorganized into the 22nd Separate Special Motorized Brigade, then into the 12th separate regiment in 1999 and the 33rd Separate Battalion in 2003.

From November 2013 to February 2014, during the Euromaidan and the Revolution of Dignity, the entire regiment performed service and combat tasks in the Kyiv. In 2014, the unit became part of the newly created National Guard of Ukraine as the 49th Public Order Regiment. During 2014-2015, about 400 personnel of the regiment performed combat tasks in the "M" sector of the ATO zone. The regiment saw combat during the 2014 Battle of Mariupol during which on 2 November 2014, a civilian SUV that exploded rigged with explosives, accompanied by a drone of Russian Spetsnaz forces blew up when approaching a roadblock set up by the regiment's personnel, a soldier of the regiment (Mykola Anatoliyovych Rusnak) was immediately killed in the explosion. Lieutenant Colonel Trickster Gennadiy Vasyliovych of the regiment was also seriously wounded and died soon after in the Mariupol hospital.

On 24 August 2015, the regiment was presented with a Combat Flag and the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery" for it's actions in the War in Donbass.

On 30 March 2019, a soldier of the regiment (Florya Vitaly Valentynovych) was wounded in a car crash while on duty in Odessa Oblast, then a local who was previously a convicted criminal attacked him and beat him to death, he then attempted to steal his weaponry but was captured by authorities. In October 2019, the regiment became the 11th Separate Public Order Brigade and Colonel Vyacheslav Krasnopolsky was appointed as it's commander.

On 23 August 2021, the brigade was awarded the honorary name of "Mykhailo Hrushevsky", who was the president of the Central Rada of the Ukrainian People's Republic and a highly influential figure in Ukrainian history, the ribbon of the honorary name was presented on the island of Khortytsia on 14 October 2021.

The brigade has seen combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It took part in the 2023 Ukrainian Counteroffensive with a soldier of the brigade (Evgeny Mykolayovych Bonchev) being killed in the village of Mala Tokmachka on 29 August 2023 during a combat operation of the counteroffensive.

Commanders

• Colonel Vitaliy Danko (2016-2018)
• Colonel Andrii Stepanovych Savchuk (2018-2019)
• Colonel Vyacheslav Krasnopolskyi (2019-)

Structure

• 1st Patrol Battalion
• 2nd Patrol Battalion
• 3rd Patrol Battalion
• Operational Assignment Battalion
• Automobile Company
• Military Band

45th NG Regiment

uk:45-й полк оперативного призначення НГ (Україна)

Main article: 45th Operational Regiment (Ukraine)

45th Operational Assignment Regiment
45-й полк оперативного призначення НГ (Ukrainian)
Regiment Insignia
Founded	1992 (1992)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Defence
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Regiment
Part of	National Guard of Ukraine
Garrison/HQ	Lviv
Nickname(s)	Lviv Regiment
Patron	Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Krasitskyi
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Palaguta Oleksandr Oleksiyovych
Notable commanders	Colonel Stepan Ivanovich Logush

The 45th Operational Assignment Lviv Regiment "Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Krasitskyi" is a regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine. It was established on the basis of the 10th Operational Regiment of the Soviet Army in 1992. It has taken part in multiple engagements throughout the Russo-Ukrainian war. It is currently headquartered in Lviv City.

History

In 1992, the 10th Operational Ryymnik Order of Kutuzov, Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi and the Order of the Red Star Regiment of the Soviet Armed Forces swore allegiance to Ukraine becoming a part of the National Guard of Ukraine. In 1998, it became a part of the 14th Brigade. In January 2000, it was reformed into the 45th Operational Regiment of the Internal Troops of Ukraine.

It was deployed to maintain public order during the 2004 Ukrainian presidential election in Kyiv Oblast amidst allegations of a fraudulent election.

In 2007, the personnel of the unit protected public order when a train carrying phosphorus was derailed in the village of Ozhidiv, Lviv Oblast and was involved in the disaster control operations.

It was then transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine after the disestablishment of the Internal Troops of Ukraine.

After the start of the fighting in Donbas, the soldiers of the regiment guarded military bases, served in ATO zone, at checkpoints in Sloviansk, Popasna, Debaltseve, and took part in battles for Novodruzhesk, Krymske, Toretsk, and Pervomaisk in three deployments. They also cooperated with Azov Brigade, Dnipro-1 Regiment, 14th Chervona Kalyna Brigade, Donbas Battalion, 40th NG Regiment, 5th NG Brigade,27th NG Brigade, Lviv Battalion and Peacemaker Battalion amongst others. Initially the brigade was deployed to Donetsk, and from there to Mariupol to take part in the 2014 Battle of Mariupol. On the morning of 9 May 2014, the commander of the Lviv regiment, Colonel Valery Smolov, received information that people in balaclavas carrying weaponry were attacking the Mariupol city police department and the first floor of the department had already been captured by the separatists, so multiple units of the National Guard of Ukraine, including the 45th regiment were sent as reinforcement to help the besieged police officers. The National Guardsmen were moving in two groups, when they went to Georgiivska Street, the separatists attacked them from automatic rifles and machine guns killing a soldier of the regiment (Shlemkevich Bohdan Vasyliovych) and wounding four. The regiment participated in the Battle of Debaltseve and on 7 August 2014, the Ukrainian troops including those of the brigade were ambushed near Debaltseve killing a soldier of the regiment (Maksym Dmytrovych Kochura).

On 29 August 2019, following the collapse of a four-story building in Drohobych, around 60 personnel of the regiment were involved in search and rescue operations. In March 2019, the regiment received the honorary name of "Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Krasitskyi", a Lieutenant Colonel of the Ukrainian Galician Army who participated in the Ukrainian War of Independence.

The regiment saw combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine from the early days of the invasion but however endured few causalities. On 2 May 2024 a soldier of the regiment (Yury Samoilichenko) was killed whilst serving on the frontlines.

Structure

• Management and Headquarters
• 1st Patrol Battalion
  • 1st Patrol Company
  • 2nd Patrol Company
  • 3rd Patrol Company
• 2nd Patrol Battalion:
  • 1st Patrol Company
  • 2nd Patrol Company
  • 3rd Patrol Company
• Automobile Company
• Combat and Logistical Support company
• Canine group
• Training Grounds

Commanders

• Colonel Stepan Ivanovich Logush (2014-2019)
• Colonel Palaguta Oleksandr Oleksiyovych (2019-)

Sources

• Школярі Львова побували в гостях у нацгвардійців Archived 6 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine

15th Operational Brigade

uk:15-та бригада оперативного призначення НГ (Україна)

Main article: 15th Operational Brigade (Ukraine)

15th Operational Assignment Kara Dag Brigade (2023-) 9th Special Purpose Regiment (1994-2023)
15-та бригада оперативного призначення НГ (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	2014 (2014)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Defence
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Part of	Offensive Guard
Garrison/HQ	Zaporizhzhia
Nickname(s)	Kara Dag Brigade
Patron	Lieutenant Bohdan Zavada
Motto(s)	"Raise the flag over Crimea."
Anniversaries	1 June
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel
Insignia
Former Insignia (?-2023)
Former Insignia (2014-?)
Former Insignia (1994-2014)

The 15th Operational Assignment Kara Dag Brigade "Hero of Ukraine Lieutenant Bohdan Zavada" is a brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. It is a part of the Ukrainian Offensive Guard and was established as the 9th Special Purpose Regiment in 1994 at the village of Shiroky in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. It has taken part in multiple engagements throughout the Russo-Ukrainian war and is currently deployed on the frontlines in Pokrovsk. It is currently headquartered in Zaporizhzhia City.

History

The brigade was initially created as the 9th Special Purpose Regiment on 1 June 1994 at the village of Shiroky in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to protect public order as a part of the Internal Troops of Ukraine. It was tasked to ensure law and order in case of student uprising, football riots and other events. It's headquarters were then transferred to Zaporizhzhia.

The regiment saw combat on multiple occasions during the War in Donbass. On 16 July 2014 , a checkpoint of the National Guard of Ukraine near the border village of Marynivka in Donetsk Oblast was attacked by about a hundred separatists and four armored vehicles, from the villages of Stepanivka and Tarana. They opened fire, prompting the Ukrainian military to retaliate by firing back. Suddenly, two separatist armored personnel carriers came out of the forest to attack the position. So a soldier of the regiment (Zavada Bohdan Oleksiyovych) launched an ATGM destroying a separatist APC, killing 12 separatists, allowing the NG troops to regroup but he himself was killed in action. For his heroic actions, Zavada Bohdan Oleksiyovych was awarded the Hero of Ukraine, the highest military award for Ukrainian personnel. An officer (Ivan Ivanovich Yakushyn) was killed the next day on 17 July 2014 as a result of the wounds sustained in the previous engagement. On 1 August 2014, after the restoration of the National Guard of Ukraine, the 9th Special Purpose Regiment of the Internal Troops "Cheetah", numbering around 1800 personnel was officially reorganized into the 9th Operational Regiment of the Southern Operational Territorial Unit of the National Guard of Ukraine. On 28 October, a checkpoint of MG near Mariupol was attacked by separatists, so an officer of the regiment (Ihor Mykolayovych Yukhymets) coordinated the withdrawal of all troops to safety but was himself killed by a Utyos tank machine gun.

On 19 February 2016, the regiment along with ten other units received permanent official assistance from the Zaporizhzhia Oblast administration. On 20 October 2016, the regiment opened a memorial for it's fallen personnel.

On 31 October 2019, the regiment marked the 25th anniversary of it's establishment.

On 25 March 2020, the regiment received the honorary name of "Hero of Ukraine Lieutenant Bohdan Zavada". On 23 August 2020, the regiment was presented with a Battle Flag and a ribbon. On 21 September 2020, a memorial plaque to the Hero of Ukraine Bohdan Zavada and a new church in honor of John the Warrior were inaugurated. Until 2020, the regiment celebrated the day of the regiment on 31 October, but it was changed to 1 June in 2020.

In August 2021, the regiment received a new Insignia.

The regiment saw combat on multiple occasions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On 24 February 2022, the regiment participated in the defense of the settlements of Melitopol, Molochansk, Tokmak, Kamianske, and Mala Tokmachka and stopped Russian forces in the directions of Vasylivka-Zaporizhzhia and Tokmak-Orihiv. On 25 February 2022, a soldier of the regiment (Dmytro Oleksandrovich Kypenko) was killed while operating in Melitopol. On 26 February 2022, the personnel of the regiment engaged Russian troops on the southern outskirts of the city of Molochansk destroying two Russian APCs with crews inside as well as the surrounding infantry, two Russian tanks were damaged and disabled and the Russians retreated the northern outskirts of the city. When Russians again attempted to invade the southwestern outskirts of the city of Tokmak, three Russian tanks were destroyed. The Anti-aircraft units of the brigade destroyed 4 Su-25s, 2 K-52s, 2 UAVs, 1 missile, in addition to ground armored vehicles. The regiment took part in defensive operations during the Siege of Mariupol. On 3 March 2022 , a Russian column was spotted by Colonel Dmytro Oleksandrovich Apukhtin but one unit of Russian armored vehicles was destroyed before the arrival of the column. On 5 March 2022, in an engagement with a separate Russian group, two Russian armored vehicles and about 20 personnel were neutralized, two more BMP-2s and some personnel were killed on 20 March. On 12 March 2022, Colonel Apukhtin was himself killed in action while saving the lives of other personnel. Colonel Dmytro Oleksandrovich Apukhtin was posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine the highest military award for Ukrainian personnel. The brigade also took part in the defense of Zaporizhzhia International Airport to prevent a Russian Air Assault. It also saw action in Orikhiv where a soldier of the brigade (Serhii Volodymyrovych Titov) was killed on 10 May 2022. In May 2022 , the brigade participated in the battles for Malinivka and Uspenivka. It also took part in combat in Kamianske during which a soldier of the regiment (Ishchenko Anton Viktorovych) was killed on 14 July 2022. On 19 November 2022, a soldier of the brigade (Mykola Vasyliovych Ternopilskyi) was killed in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

On January 15, 2023, the 9th regiment was reorganized into the 15th Operational Brigade. In February 2023, the 15th Brigade of the Offensive Guard received the name "Kara-Dag after the Kara Dag Mountain. In 2023, it saw combat during the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. On 14 July 2023, the 15th "Kara-Dag" Brigade in cooperation with units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced in the Melitopol advancing 1700m. During the counteroffensive a soldier (Tarasov Ivan Oleksandrovych) was killed on 4 August between the villages of Verbove and Robotyne and another soldier (Roman Viktorovych Nepomyachchi) being killed on 7 August near the village of Mala Tokmachka, followed by one more (Serhii Fedorovych Svynarchuk) on 23 October and another (Prostyakov Radyslav Yakovych) on 26 October 2023.

On 22 February 2024, an officer of the brigade (Petro Mykolayovych Tataryn) was killed as a result of a UAV chemical attack on the brigade's positions on the frontlines. Another soldier of the brigade (Ihor Dubuk) was killed by Russian forces on 6 June 2024 and a third soldier of the brigade (Yuriy Shevchuk) on 18 August. On 30 August 2024, the brigade was sent from Zaporizhzhia Oblast to Donetsk Oblast to stop the Russian forces during the Pokrovsk offensive.

Structure

• Management and Headquarters
• 1st Operational Battalion
• 2nd Operational Battalion
• Self-propelled Artillery Division
• Anti-tank Artillery Battery
• Reserve Rifle Company
• Tank Company
• Special Intelligence and Reconnaissance Company
• Anti-aircraft Missile Artillery Battery
• Communications Company
• Repair Company
• Material, Logistical and Technical Support Company
• Combat Support Company
• Medical Center
• Orchestra

Commanders

• Colonel Oleksandr Vasyliovych Khomenko (2014-2018)
• Colonel Belyaev Andriy Mykolayovych (2018-2021)
• Colonel Serdiuk Serhii Yuriyovych (2021-2023)
• Colonel Vlasenko Dmytro Anatoliyovych (2023-2024)

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3rd Operational Brigade

uk:3-тя бригада оперативного призначення НГ (Україна)

Main article: 3rd Operational Brigade (Ukraine)

3rd Operational Spartan Brigade
3-тя бригада оперативного призначення НГ (Ukrainian)
Brigade Insignia
Founded	2014 (2014)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ministry of Defence
Branch	National Guard of Ukraine
Type	Brigade
Part of	Offensive Guard
Garrison/HQ	Kharkiv
Nickname(s)	Spartans
Patron	Petro Bolbochan
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass Battle of Debaltseve 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Kharkiv 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive Eastern Ukraine campaign Battle of Bakhmut 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Oleksiy Vasyliovych Khilchenko
Insignia
Field Insignia
Former Insignia

The 3rd Operational Assignment Spartan Brigade "Petro Bolbochan" is a brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. It is a part of the Ukrainian Offensive Guard and was established in 2014 in Kharkiv. It has taken part in multiple engagements throughout the Russo-Ukrainian war and is currently deployed on the frontlines.

History

The brigade was created by order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on 11 June 2014 amidst the backdrop of the War in Donbass. It was established in the Kharkiv Oblast and it's staffing was completed in October 2014.

The brigade took part in the 2014 Battle of Bakhmut carrying out supply missions during which on 25 December 2014, during a routine combat mission to deliver fuel and ammunition, a KrAZ-255 truck of the brigade was hit by separatist explosives in the the Popasna Raion killing a soldier of the brigade (Andrunyk Petro Petrovych) and seriously wounding another.

The brigade took part in the Battle of Debaltseve in February 2015, on 14 February 2015, the brigade was sent to Debaltseve to carry out the task of repelling a separatist attack. On 18 February, the brigade along with other Ukrainian forces withdrew from Debaltseve when it was ambushed and fired upon by small arms and heavy artillery. Four soldiers of the brigade (Bohdan Ihorovych Vovk, Khoroshkovsky Vyacheslav Dmytrovych, Shepherd Serhii Petrovych, and Vasyl Mykolayovych Hrytsenko) were killed in the ambush. Furthermore, a medic of the brigade (Orest Petryshyn) was also captured by the separatist forces during the ambush. On 19 June 2015, a soldier of the Brigade (Yury Viktorovych Sokol) was killed in Volnovakha under undisclosed conditions.

On 20 January 2016, a soldier of the Brigade (Oleksiy Oleksiyovych Lisanets) was killed whilst on duty under unknown circumstances. The brigade continued to operate in Luhansk Oblast in the second line of defense throughout 2016.

On 2 April 2017, a soldier of the brigade (Vitaliy Viktorovych Slautskyi) was killed whilst serving in Donetsk Oblast. On 27 September 2017, the calculation of the combined anti-aircraft artillery battery of the brigade won the competition for the best calculation of ZU-23-2 between different branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

At the beginning of September 2018, a new training complex "Team Building" was established and went operational at the base of the brigade.

During the War in Donbass, the brigade had seen deployments in Debaltseve, Mariupol, Popasna and Krymske.

On 14 October 2020, the brigade was awarded the honorary name of Petro Bolbochan, a Colonel of the UPR who led the successful Crimea Operation (1918) against the Bolsheviks.

From the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the brigade has participated in the Battle of Kharkiv destroying four Russian tanks and a Su-25 aircraft capturing it's pilot, on the first day of the full scale invasion. On February 24, 2022 , on the first day of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the brigade's conscripts destroyed an enemy column on the district road near Kharkiv for which an officer (Yevgeny Olegovych Gromadskyi) was awarded the Hero of Ukraine. The brigade defended three roads of the city: to Pyatikhatky, to Tsirkuny, and to Vovchansk. On 27 February, two soldiers of the brigade (Rayenko Volodymyr Andreyovych and Maksym Oleksandrovych Kharchenko) were killed in a battle with Russians in Kharkiv and another soldier of the brigade (Vladyslav Viktorovych Shubin) was killed the next day. On 1 March 2022, four soldiers of the brigade (Maksymchyk Volodymyr Volodymyrovy, Vasyl Ivanovych Konets,Berezenko Vladyslav Leonidovych. and Artem Valeriyovych Sarkisian) were killed in the battle of Kharkiv. On 7 March 2022, three soldiers of the brigade (Viktor Anatoliyovych Pecherskyi, Viktor Serhiyovych and Oleksandr Vasylovich Shekhovtsov) were killed in Kharkiv Oblast. Another soldier of the brigade (Samorok Vladyslav Oleksandrovych) was killed on 11 March and two more (Diranchuk Vladyslav Olegovych and Nagorniuk Vyacheslav Petrovych) on 15 March. On 24 March 2022, another soldier of the brigade (Dovhan Mykola Yuriyovych) was killed in action on the frontlines. Following the successful defense of Kharkiv, the brigade participated in the liberation of Mala Rohan, Tsyrkuny and Kutuzivka, Kharkiv Oblast. During these battles, the brigade destroyed about 2 companies of Russian servicemen, 2 tanks, 8 BMPs, 2 ZU-23-2 installations , 22 vehicles and a Multiple Rocket Launcher. On 7 April 2022, a soldier of the brigade (Denis Valeryovych Babichev) was killed in combat in Kharkiv Oblast. Then the brigade took part in the 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive, engaging the Russians in the battles for Slatine , Kozacha Lopan , Dementiivka. On 4 July 2022, a soldier of the brigade (Oleksandr Ivanovych Pazushchan) died as a result of wounds sustained on the battlefield and another soldier (Vitaly Yuriyovych Bukhanchenko) was killed in battle on 11 July. On 27 July 2022, the brigade was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery". On 29 August 2022, a soldier of the brigade (Ihor Oleksandrovych Pugach) was killed in combat in Kherson Oblast and was posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine the highest military award for Ukrainian personnel.

In January 2023, the brigade was deployed to Bakhmut to strengthen the defensive lines during the Battle of Bakhmut. The commander of the brigade's second company (Koval Vitaly Borisovych) was killed on 6 January during the battle and was awarded the Hero of Ukraine. Another soldier of the brigade (Yevhen Udovyka) was killed in action on 26 January 2023. During the battle a sniper of the brigade (Mykyta Stanislavovich Kolisnyk) distinguished himself by personally killing 39 Russian soldiers including a group of paratroopers in an armored personnel carrier as well as destroying a BTR-82A and a BMP whilst saving the lives of wounded. On 15 January 2023, during the Battle of Bakhmut, the sniper (Mykyta Stanislavovich Kolisnyk) was besieged but still managed to kill eleven Russian soldiers and destroyed two BMPs but was mortally wounded leading to his death, for his actions during the battle he was posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine, which is the highest military award for Ukrainian personnel. In March 2023, the brigade was still taking part in the Battle of Bakhmut. On 1 June 2023, an officer of the brigade (Mykola Dmytrovych Bomko) was killed in combat in Spirne and was posthumously awarded the Hero of Ukraine. Since July 2023, the brigade operated in Zaporizhzhia Oblast for the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive destroying multiple pieces of Russian equipment.. During the counteroffensive, on 19 August 2023, a soldier of the brigade (Eduard Basiuk) was killed in action in Robotyne as a result of artillery strikes. On 17 October 2023, a soldier of the brigade (Mykola Mykolayovych) died in a hospital in Kharkiv from the wounds sustained on the frontlines. On 28 October 2023, Russian forces attempted to storm a stronghold, in Robotyne during which an officer of the brigade (Andriy Ihorovych Syadristy) destroyed a Russian infantry fighting vehicle killing nine Russian soldiers and evacuated two wounded Ukrainian soldiers from the battlefield. While returning to the battlefield, his vehicle was hit by a Russian ATGM killing him. He was awarded the Hero of Ukraine for his actions. The brigade served in Novoprokpivka in November 2023, and on 5 November 2023, a soldier (Artem Oleksandrovich Zabolotny) was killed there and another soldier (Volchuk Volodymyr Volodymyrovych) on 8 November 2023. In 2023, the brigade operated in Kharkiv Oblast, Luhansk Oblast, Donetsk Oblast and Zaporizhzhia Oblast. As part of the recruiting campaign, the brigade was named "Spartan" in 2023.

The brigade continued to operate in Robotyne and on 7 February 2024, a soldier of the brigade (Serhiy Montresor) was killed in Robotyne, followed by another soldier (Demianchuk Ruslan Anatoliyovych) on 11 February, another soldier (Ruslan Ivakhnenko) on 17 February and an officer (Pankov Serhii Vitaliyovych) on 23 March 2024.

Commanders

• Colonel Osipov Serhii Volodymyrovych (2014-2015)
• Colonel Dmytro Viktorovych Protsenko (2015-2019)
• Colonel Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Buravkov (2019-2022)
• Colonel Oleksandr Sergeyevich Pivnenko (2022-2023)
• Lieutenant Colonel Oleksiy Vasyliovych Khilchenko (2023-)

Structure

• 1st Operational Battalion
• 2nd Operational Battalion
• 3rd Operational Battalion
• 4th Operational Battalion
• Anti-aircraft Missile Division
• Medical Center
• Tank Company
• Special Intelligence and Reconnaissance Company
• Combat Support Company
• Reserve Rifle Company

Sources

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Imam Shamil Dagestan Battalion

uk:Батальйон імені імама Шаміля

Main article: Imam Shamil Dagestan Battalion (Ukraine)

Imam Shamil Battalion
Батальйон імені імама Шаміля (Ukrainian)
Battalion Insignia
Founded	2022 (2022)
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Dagestani Opposition Ministry of Defense
Branch	Ukrainian Ground Forces
Type	Battalion
Size	Several hundred
Nickname(s)	Dagestan Liberation Battalion
Patron	Imam Shamil
Engagements	2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Donetsk Oblast Campaign Battle of Bakhmut
Commanders
Current commander	Saipulaev Muhammad Ibrahimovich
Insignia
Flag

The Imam Shamil Dagestan Volunteer Battalion is a volunteer combat unit operating under the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a part of the International Legion for the Territorial Defense of Ukraine against the Russian forces. It mainly consists of volunteers from Dagestan which seek an independent Dagestan from Russian rule. It was established in October 2022 and is named after the national hero of Dagestan, Imam Shamil.

History

The battalion was established in the beginning of October 2022 during the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a part of the International Legion for the Territorial Defense of Ukraine. It was created by the public-political organization "Dagestan National Center", which consists of members of the Dagestan diaspora in Ukraine, it's stated goal is to help Ukraine win the war against Russia and liberate Dagestan from Russian rule. The association "For a free Caucasus", an affiliate of the Free Nations of Post-Russia Forum is also related to the battalion's creation.

The battalion is mainly composed of Dagestanis who previously fought as part of various formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Crimean battalion and volunteers, which were united into a single Dagestani battalion under the command of Muhammad Saipulaev.

The battalion along with Morning Dagestan and Adat People's Movement acted as the initiators and coordinators of the 2022 North Caucasian protests.

"We started the fight against Russia long before that, 10-15 years ago. In Ukraine, they decided to continue, because what has affected us for 100 years has now affected [Ukraine]"

Following the conclusion of the Russo-Ukrainian war, the battalion aims to work for the "liberation" of an independent Dagestan from Russian "imperialism".

In December 2022, according the battalion was fighting in the Donetsk Oblast along with the "Brotherhood" battalion

In March 2023, the battalion also saw combat during the Battle of Bakhmut along with other volunteer formations.

Commanders

• Saipulaev Muhammad Ibrahimovich (2022-)

Sources

• Батальон имени имама Шамиля выступит в войне на стороне Украины
• В Украине создан батальон дагестанцев имени Имама Шамиля
• За Украину приехали воевать граждане Дагестана

1st Air Force Combined Rifles Brigade

uk:Зведена стрілецька бригада Повітряних Сил (Україна)

Main article: 1st Air Force Combined Rifles Brigade (Ukraine)

1st Air Force Combined Rifle Brigade (2023-) "Wild Duck" Detachment (2014-2023)
Зведена стрілецька бригада Повітряних Сил
Insignia of the Ukrainian 1st Air Force Combined Rifle Brigade
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Infantry
Role	Aerial Assault, infantry, combat support and reconnaissance
Size	200 personnel
Part of	General Air Command
Nickname(s)	Polish Operatives
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Colonel Bohdan Bondar

The 1st Air Force Combined Rifle Brigade is the one and only infantry brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force. It was initially established in 2014 as the "Wild Duck" detachment composed of troops from all the units of the Ukrainian Air Force. It is subordinated to the Air Force General Command and has seen intensive action throughout the War in Donbass and Russian invasion of Ukraine.

History

The formation of the "Wild Duck" detachment of Ukrainian Air Force began on 15 September 2014 in the city of Vasylkiv following the order of Colonel-General Yuriy Baydak on 12 September 12, 2014. Colonel Bohdan Bondary was appointed as the commander of the detachment, Colonel Mykola Levytskyi was appointed as the detachment's deputy commander, and Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Berezin was appointed as the detachment's chief of staff.

The detachment was deployed to take up the positions at the Zenit point after the withdrawal of the 156th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment as well as the entrance and above ground portion of the Butivka-Donetska mine, in order to reinforce the Donetsk Airport by providing defense to the northern approach to the airport.

On 23 August 2014, the detachment saw combat in the battle for the village of Lysiche, a battle in which the Ukrainian casualties were five killed and one missing but 86 Russian soldiers and separatists were killed.

The detachment arrived in the area where the operation was to be carried out and was stationed on the outskirts of Tonenke on 27 September 2014. On 29 September 2014, at 04:25, the detachment was fired upon by separatist BM-21 Grads which destroyed two vehicles containing equipment and other stuff. Then, the detachment arrived at the Zenit position on 30 September 2014, accompanied by the tanks and armored personnel carriers of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade.

The detachment covered the northern approaches to Donetsk Airport and the first deployment lasted 45 days during October-November 2014 during which, with the exception of 2 November, the detachment wasn't attacked by separatist forces, unlike the regular attacks on Zenit position during the deployment of 156th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment. On 27 October 2014, a soldier of the detachment (Kostyshyn Yaroslav Myroslavovych) was killed by shelling on Avdiivka by separatist forces near the Donetsk Airport.

On 22 January 2015, at 10 o'clock in the morning, a column of the separatist 1st Slavyansk Brigade, reinforced by 10 T-72 tanks and an MT-12 anti-tank battery moved towards the Donetsk Airport moved with Ukrainian recognizable tactical signs. Ihor Yemelyanov spotted their movement from the Zenit position. Colonel Oleksandr Turinskyi gave the order to fire from all available weapons, after 10 hours of intense battle the first column of separatists retreated followed by the second column. In the morning, the soldiers of the detachment captured the wounded and handed them over to the Security Service of Ukraine. In the battle, 50 separatists were killed and 7 were captured, in addition 2 BTR-80s and 4 MT-12s were also captured During the battle Ihor Yemelyanov personally destroyed seven BMPs and armored personnel carriers and two Ural-4320s using RPGs, inflicting heavy causalities. Moreover two personnel from the detachment (Vasyl Vasyliovych Petrenko and Popovych Denys Grigoryovych) were also killed during the battle in addition to the destruction of four APCs, three BMPs, seven Ural-4320s, one Kraz, four Rapier guns and damage to two tanks of the Mechanized Brigade.

The detachment also took part in the Battle of Avdiivka and on 23 March 2015, during the mortar and tank shelling of Ukrainian positions in Opytne and Avdiivka, a tank attacked the detachment's positions killing a soldier of the 11th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment serving under the command of the detachment (Savitsky Yuri Mykolayovych) and wounding another.

On 13 April 2015, during one of the attacks by separatists on the Zenit position near Avdiivka, the fragment of a 120-mm mine shell hit the ammunition boxes in the dugout and the resulting explosion killed five soldiers of the detachment (Oleksiy Anatoliyovych Vovchenko, Dmytro Ivanovych Hura, Vasyl Mykolayovych Putanenko, Oleksandr Mykolayovych Tyshchenko and Bohdan Anatoliyovych Goncharenko) who were taking cover.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the detachment was reformed into the 1st Combined Rifles Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force in February 2023 and the reformation was officially confirmed on 26 June 2023, the brigade was already serving on the frontlines in Donetsk Oblast and also saw combat during the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive for which fifteen personnel of the regiment received state awards.

On 9 September 2024, a soldier of the brigade (Muravsky Vadim Anatoliyovych) was killed in combat on the frontlines.

Commanders

Wild Duck Detachment

• 1st Deployment:
  • Commander: Colonel Bohdan Bondar
  • Chief of Staff Oleksandr Berezin
• 5th Deployment:
  • Commander: Colonel Vyacheslav Khlopyachi
  • Chief of Staff: Kostiantyn Gerasimov
• 6th Deployment:
  • Commander: Colonel Ihor Levchuk
  • Chief of Staff: Lieutenant Colonel Viktor Misyura
• 7th Deployment:
  • Commander: Colonel Taiga
  • Chief of Staff: Colonel Igor Chikin

1st Combined Rifles Brigade

• Colonel Bohdan Bondar (2023-)

Sources

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76th Communications Regiment

uk:76-й окремий полк зв'язку та радіотехнічного забезпечення (Україна)

Main article: 76th Communications Regiment (Ukraine)

76th Separate Communication and Radio Technical Support Regiment (2020-present) 76th Separate Signal Regiment (2015—2020) 76th Separate Communications and Automated Control Regiment (2000—2015) 76th Separate Signal Regiment (1992—2000)
76-й окремий полк зв'язку та радіотехнічного забезпечення
Insignia of the Ukrainian 76th Communications Regiment
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Communication
Role	Communications
Part of	Air Command West
Garrison/HQ	Lviv
Nickname(s)	"Viacheslav Chornovil" Regiment
Patron	Viacheslav Chornovil
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	96× 423×

The 76th Separate Communication and Radio Technical Support Regiment "Viacheslav Chornovil" is a regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with providing command and communication facilities to the units of Air Command West. It is garrisoned in Lviv.

History

With the declaration of the independence of Ukraine and the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the regiment became a part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as its personnel swore allegiance to the Ukraine in January 1992. After that, the regiment took part in multiple exercises including "Clear Sky", "Peace Shield", "Heavenly Thunder", "Adequate Response". On 30 October 2000, the regiment was returned its award from the Soviet era, after which it became the 76th Separate Order of the Red Banner Communications and Automated Control Regiment of the 14th Air Corps of the Ukrainian Air Force. During the unification of the Ukrainian Air Defence Forces and Ukrainian Air Force, the 53rd Joint Communications Center was merged into the 76th Regiment. The 1st battalion of the regiment, then took part in joint air defense exercises with the Armed Forces of Belarus. In 2011, the regiment took the second place for the best communication units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The regiment also took part in such exercises as "Interaction-2012" and "Perspective-2012". In the summer of 2012, during the Euro 2012 held in Ukraine, the regiment carried out operations to protect the airspace of the Lviv Oblast, deploying two auxiliary aviation guidance points near the Lviv stadium. Moreover the regiment was recognized three times in a row (2010-2012) as the best communications unit of the Ukrainian Air Force. On 9 November 2012, the servicemen of the regiment celebrated the regiment's 70th anniversary. With the formation of the Air Command West in 2014, the regiment became part of it.

On 18 November 2015, the unit was named "76th Separate Signal Regiment" and the Order of the Red Banner was removed in an effort to remove communist influences due to the start of the War in Donbass. On 28 December 2020, the regiment was renamed the 76th Separate Communications and Radio Technical Support Regiment, and it was also given the honorary title "Viacheslav Chornovil".

Commanders

• Colonel Ihor Ivanovich Babyniuk (2002-2005)
• Colonel Myroslav Mykolayovych Kurchak (2005-2012)

43rd Communications Regiment

uk:43-й окремий полк зв'язку і управління (Україна)

Main article: 43rd Communications Regiment (Ukraine)

43rd Separate Communication and Radio Technical Support Regiment
43-й окремий полк зв'язку і управління
Insignia of the Ukrainian 43rd Communications Regiment
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Communication
Role	Communications
Part of	Air Command South
Garrison/HQ	Odessa
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Valentin Shevchuk
Notable commanders	Colonel Labunets Vadym Oleksandrovych
Insignia
Former Insignia

The 43rd Separate Communication and Radio Technical Support Regiment is a regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with providing command and communication facilities to the units of Air Command South. It is garrisoned in Odessa.

History

In February 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the personnel of the 43rd regiment took the oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people in Odessa garrison.

From 2007 to 2014, the regiment was repeatedly recognized as the best military unit of Odessa for it's expertise shown during training exercises.

In 2014, due to the War in Donbass, the regiment was deployed in the ATO zone. In 2017, the personnel of the regiment performed the tasks of ensuring a compatible command post for aviation and air defense by the Ukrainian Air Force in the ATO zone on the territory of Donetsk Oblast and Luhansk Oblast for which it received the first position as the "best" unit of the Air Command South.

Commanders

• Colonel Labunets Vadym Oleksandrovych (2015-2017)
• Colonel Valentin Shevchuk (2023-)

Structure

The structure of the regiment is as follows:

• Management and Headquarters
• 1st Information and Telecommunications Battalion
  • Telecommunications Center
  • Automated Management Systems Center
  • Radio Broadcasting Center
  • Radio Reception Center
  • Classified Communications Center
• Anti-aircraft Artillery Platoon
• Medical Center
• Club

31st Communications Regiment

uk:31-й окремий полк зв’язку та радіотехнічного забезпечення (Україна)

Main article: 31st Communications Regiment (Ukraine)

31st Separate Communication and Radio Technical Support Regiment (2021-) 31st Separate Communications and Management Regiment (2004-2021) 31st Signals Brigade (?-2004) 18th Communication Node (1993-?) 133rd Communications Unit (1992—1993)
31-й окремий полк зв’язку та радіотехнічного забезпечення
Insignia of the Ukrainian 31st Communications Regiment
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Communication
Role	Communications
Part of	Air Command Center
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv
Nickname(s)	Hetman Mykhailo Doroshenko Regiment
Patron	Hetman Mykhailo Doroshenko
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Insignia
Former Insignia

The 31st Separate Communication and Radio Technical Support Regiment "Hetman Mykhailo Doroshenko" is a regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with providing communication facilities to the units of Air Command Center. It is named after Mykhailo Doroshenko who was the hetman of Ukrainian Cossacks. It is garrisoned in Kyiv.

History

In January 1992, the 133rd Communications Unit of the 8th Separate Air Defense Army along with other units swore allegiance to Ukraine following the Dissolution of the Soviet union becoming a part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces being reorganized into the 18th Communications Unit of the Ukrainian Air Defence Forces on 1 May 1993. Later, it was reformed into the 31st Communications Brigade and in then in 2004, it was reorganized into the 31st Communications Regiment of the Air Command Center. It was the first unit of the Ukrainian Air Force that accepted Military Chaplains after the end of the Communist rule.

Since 2014, the regiment has been participating in the War in Donbass providing communication facilities to the Air Force units in the ATO zone.

On 29 October 2016, the regiment opened a football field with an artificial surface, which was built with the support of the Football Federation of Ukraine.

On 7 May 2021, the regiment celebrated it's foundation day and a chapel was opened and consecrated at the regiment's headquarters.

On 23 August 2021, the regiment was awarded the honorary title "Hetman Mykhailo Doroshenko".

164th Radio Technical Brigade

uk:164-та радіотехнічна бригада (Україна)

Main article: 164th Radio Technical Brigade (Ukraine)

164th Radio Technical Brigade
164-та радіотехнічна бригада
Insignia of the Ukrainian 164th Radio Technical Brigade
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Radar
Role	Radar, Reconnaissance, Air Traffic Control, UAV operations
Part of	Air Command East
Garrison/HQ	Kharkiv
Motto(s)	"Videmus non condonamus"
Equipment	Various including the P18-"Malachite"
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Ptashchenko V.V.
Insignia
Field Insignia
Former Insignia

The 164th Radio Technical Brigade is a Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force concerned with radar operations in Kharkiv Sumy, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia Oblast, an area of about 200 thousand square kilometers and a population of eighteen million.. It is subordinated to the Air Command East. It is headquartered in Kharkiv.

History

In 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the 164th Radio Technical Brigade of the Soviet Army swore allegiance to Ukraine becoming a part of it's armed forces. On 21 February 2008 , the brigade received the Combat Flag.

In 2012 , 15 radar units of the brigade and about 500 servicemen of the brigade ensured the security of Euro 2012 by providing radar coverage for air defense purposes.

On 22 March 2012, a unit of the brigade was attacked by armed attackers killing a soldier of the brigade (Berezyuk Volodymyr Volodymyrovych), the brigade's personnel launched a counterattack against the attackers killing one and capturing another who was later sentenced to life in prison.

The brigade, as tasked with radar coverage for Eastern Ukraine and thus was most affected by the War in Donbass as the separatist and Russian forces were operating in the areas under the coverage of the Brigade. On 6 May 2014 , the 35D6 radar detection radar of the brigade was was attacked by separatists, the weapons of the personnel were confiscated and then the radar was burned by separatists near Sverdlovsk, Ukraine. On 4 June 2014, around three hundred separatists attacked the 2215th Radio Battalion "Luhansk", a part of the 164th Brigade and an engagement took place in which three vehicles of the battalion were destroyed as a warehouse of the battalion caught fire prompting the battalion to surrender, all it's equipment was captured but all servicemen remained safe. On 16 June 2014, the 2215th battalion's positions were heavily shelled by Ukrainian Forces "almost" destroying the entire equipment of the battalion. On 21 June 2014, the 755th Separate Radar Company (Avdiivka) was attacked by separatists who demanded it's surrender but it refused so they attacked it using large caliber weapons and mortars destroying all it's equipment. On 2 July 2014, the positions of the 771st Separate Radar Company were attacked by separatists using four mortars but the attack failed to cause any significant damage or casualties. In September 2014, the brigade received modernized P-18 radar systems to boost detection capabilities for UAVs.

On 24 Match 2015, the 771st Separate Radar Company was again attacked by a separatist sabotage and reconnaissance unit but again failed to cause any significant damage or causalities.

The brigade's personnel defended the Butivka-Donetska mine near Spartak from September 2016 and on 3 April 2017 a soldier of the brigade (Artur Viktorovych Latchenko) was killed near the mine as a result of separatist shelling.

On 17 March 2019, the brigade's personnel were serving in Vodiane when they were attacker by separatists using a variety of weapons followed by a separatist offensive towards theirs positions, however the Ukrainians held their ground and forced the separatists to retreat. In order to provide cover to the retreating separatists, other separatists started shelling with mortars killing a soldier of the brigade (Viktor Vasyliovych Grabar) and wounding three.

The brigade participated and saw combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On 1 March 2022, a female soldier of the Brigade (Yana Olehivna Makarovych) was killed due to wounds she received during the Russian airstrikes on the brigade's positions on 24 February 2022.

On 18 August 2024, a soldier of the brigade (Shelengivsky Maksym Gennadiyovych) was killed in combat whilst serving on the frontlines.

Structure

The structure of the brigade is as follows:

• 2315th Radio Engineering Battalion (Rohan)
  • 766th Separate Radar Company (Poltava)
  • 769th Separate Radar Company (Lozova)
  • 770th Separate Radar Company (Borova)
  • 764th Separate Radar Company (Okhtyrka)
• 2215th Radio Engineering Battalion (Luhansk)
  • 755th Separate Radar Company (Avdiivka)
  • 771st Separate Radar Company (Milove)
• 2323rd Radio Engineering Battalion (Mariupol)
  • 761st Separate Radar Company (Berdyansk)
• 2316th Radio Engineering Battalion (Zaporizhzhia)
  • 757th Separate Radar Company (Ingulets)
  • 756th Separate Radar Company (Melitopol)
  • 17th Separate Radar Company (Dnipro

Commanders

• Colonel Andreev M.K. (1990-1996)
• Colonel Rafalsky Y.I. (1996-1999)
• Colonel Bakumenko B.V. (1999-2005)
• Colonel Petruchyk V.I. (2005-2007)
• Colonel Kovalevsky S.M. (2007-2011)
• Colonel Hrynchak R.M. (2011-2013)
• Colonel Yevtushenko O.V. (2013-2018)
• Colonel Ptashchenko V.V. (2018-)

Sources

• Радіотехнічна бригада відпрацювала дії під час Євро-2012
• На Харківщині пройшла чергова ротація військовослужбовців до району проведення АТО Archived 8 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine

138th Radio Technical Brigade

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Main article: 138th Radio Technical Brigade (Ukraine)

138th Radio Technical Brigade
138-ма радіотехнічна бригада
Insignia of the Ukrainian 138th Radio Technical Brigade
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Radar
Role	Radar, Reconnaissance, Air Traffic Control, UAV operations
Part of	Air Command Center
Garrison/HQ	Vasylkiv
Motto(s)	"Vigilance, reliability, professionalism!"
Equipment	P37, P18-"Malachite", 79k6-"Pelikan", 80K6KS1-"Fenix-1"
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Perepelitsa Yury Leonidovych

The 138th Radio Technical Brigade is a Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force concerned with radar operations in Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Poltava, Chernihiv and Sumy Oblasts and is subordinated to the Air Command Center. It is headquartered in Vasylkiv and operates many radar systems including the P37, P18-"Malachite", 79k6-"Pelikan", 80K6KS1-"Fenix-1".

History

In 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the 138th Radio Technical Brigade of the Soviet Army swore allegiance to Ukraine becoming a part of it's armed forces.

The brigade's personnel have been participating in the War in Donbass since 2015. In addition to radar and reconnaissance operations, it also saw action in the operations of FPV drones. On 25 February 2017, a soldier of the brigade (Dmytro Oleksandrovich Ponomarenko) was killed by a gunshot while operating a UAV in Verkhniotoretske. On 22 April 2017, the brigade's positions were shelled by separatists killing a soldier of the brigade (Pavlo Yuriyovych Smirnov) who was serving on a observational and reconnaissance mission.

On 10 October 2018, a soldier of the brigade (Dronov Serhii Anatoliyovych) was killed as a result of a mine explosion while operating near Hranitne.

On 2 September 2019, a soldier of the brigade was killed by a sniper near Vodiane which was followed by continued separatist bombardment on the positions in Vodiane.

At the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the brigade defended the Ukrainian capital Kyiv by providing radar coverage and UAV support to Ukrainian Forces during the Battle of Kyiv.

Structure

• 69th Radio Engineering Battalion (Vinnytsia)
• 102nd Radio Engineering Battalion (Kyiv)
  • 10th Separate Radar Company (Brovary)
  • 752nd Separate Radar Company (Nizhyn)
  • 550th Separate Radar Company (Chernihiv)
  • 747th Separate Radar Company (Zhashkiv)
• 115th Radio Engineering Battalion (Smila)
  • 548th Separate Radar Company (Kropyvnytskyi)
  • 551st Separate Radar Company (Konotop)
  • 786th separate Radar Company (Hrebinka)
• 116th Radio Engineering Battalion (Uman)
  • 688th Separate Radar Company (Karpivka)
  • 750th Separate Radar Company (Tulchyn)
• 133rd Radio Engineering Battalion (Ozerne)
  • 746th Separate Radar Company (Popilnya)
  • 748th Separate Radar Company (Bohonyky)

Commanders

• Colonel Ihor Karkyshchenko (?-2016)
• Colonel Volodymyr Hnyria (2016-2019)
• Colonel Perepelitsa Yury Leonidovych (2019-)

14th Radio Technical Brigade

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Main article: 14th Radio Technical Brigade (Ukraine)

14th Radio Technical Brigade
14-та радіотехнічна бригада
Insignia of the Ukrainian 14th Radio Technical Brigade
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Radar
Role	Radar, Reconnaissance, Air Traffic Control
Part of	Air Command South
Garrison/HQ	Odessa
Nickname(s)	"Bohdan Khmelnytskyi" Brigade
Motto(s)	Latin: OMNI VIDENS English: We see everything!
Equipment	"Pelican" Radar
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Hrytsaenko Serhii Anatoliyovych
Notable commanders	Lieutenant Colonel Klimov Serhiy Borisovych
Insignia
Field Insignia

The 14th Radio Technical Brigade "Bohdan Khmelnytskyi" is a Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force concerned with radar operations in South Ukraine and is subordinated to the Air Command South. It is headquartered in Odessa and operates many radar systems including the "Pelican".

History

In 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the personnel of the 14th Radio Engineering Brigade of the Soviet Army took an oath of loyalty to Ukraine. In March 1992, the first Ukrainian commander of the brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Klimov Serhiy Borisovych, was appointed and the brigade was staffed with local Ukrainians as well as with the members of the Ukrainian diaspora. The units of the brigade that were stationed on the territory of Moldova were transferred to the Armed Forces of Moldova with the exception of one unit under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Kudar V.I. Many of it's units were deployed along the border with Moldova for radar coverage and a separate radar unit of the brigade was deployed to Snake Island. It received automated radar systems and separate mobile radar platoons were established within companies and battalions of the brigade. In 2007, a separate research area for air defense "Oreanda PS" was created in the regiment. On 22 July 2008, the brigade received the honorary name of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi.

Since 2014, personnel and units of the brigade participated in the War in Donbass. Separate mobile radar platoons of the brigade were quickly redeployed and were used to create radar coverage for ATO zone. In 2016, the brigade received the newest Ukrainian-made Pelican radar systems.

Pelican Radar System

On 17 August 2016, a soldier of the brigade (Oleksandr Oleksandrovich Grebenkin) was killed whilst serving on a combat mission near Andriivka. On 5 December 2016, the brigade was presented with a combat flag.

On 24 February 2022, at the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the brigade's positions were struck by Russian warplanes killing eleven female soldiers of the brigade (Shoris Olga Pavlivna, Kosar Liliya Ihorivna, Tatyana Valentynivna Skurat, Nataliya Andriivna Protsyshina,, Barbul Victoria Viktorivna, Larisa Mykolaivna Hutsol, Lyudmila Ruslanivna Kutishevska, Nataliya Mykolayivn Shaporova, Berina Olena Vitalyivna, Straton Alla Viktorivna and Olena Mykolayivna Dobrovolska) of the brigade in addition to a Major (Oleksiy Adolfovich Shuda) of the brigade. On 15 June 2022, the brigade was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery".

On 13 September 2023, a soldier of the brigade (Mykola Stepin) was killed as the brigade was taking part in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Serhii Borisovych Klimov (1992-1994)
• Colonel Afanasov Viktor Volodymyrovych.
• Colonel Yaroslavtsev Valery Mykolayovych.
• Lieutenant Colonel Kostyantyn Mykolayovych Horlo
• Colonel Hrytsaenko Serhii Anatoliyovych (2018-)

1st Radio Technical Brigade

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Main article: 1st Radio Technical Brigade (Ukraine)

1st Radio Technical Brigade
1-ша радіотехнічна бригада
Insignia of the Ukrainian 1st Radio Technical Brigade
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Radar
Role	Radar, Reconnaissance, Air Traffic Control
Part of	Air Command West
Garrison/HQ	Lypnyki, Lviv Oblast
Nickname(s)	"Galicia-Volyniask" Brigade
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Insignia
Former Insignia (1992-2010)
Former Insignia (2010-2020)

The 1st Radio Technical Brigade "Galicia-Volyniask" is a Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force concerned with radar operations in West Ukraine and is subordinated to the Air Command West. It is named in relation to the Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia. It is headquartered at the village of Lypnyki in Lviv Oblast.

History

In January 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the personnel of the 1st Radio Engineering Brigade of the 68th Air Defense Corps took the oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people. It was assigned the tasks of conducting radar reconnaissance to ensure timely detection of an enemy air attack, provide information, monitor the flights of civilian aircraft and take measures in case of non-compliance with the rules of Ukrainian airspace in the airspace of Western Ukraine.

In 2009, the brigade was given the honorary name of "Galicia-Volhynska".

The Brigade actively performed security tasks during the "Euro 2012" football championship in Ukraine.

The regiment participated in the War in Donbass seeing combat during multiple engagements. On 10 February 2015, a serviceman of the brigade (Mykhailo Mykolayovych Ilyashuk), was killed during the February 2015 Kramatorsk rocket attack by pro-Russian separatists.

As of 2017, about 740 servicemen of the brigade had taken part in the War in Donbass of which 545 had received some kinds of awards.

On 5 December 2020, the brigade was awarded the honorary name "Galicia-Volyniask".

In June 2021, the brigade received a new insignia which received some criticism from the critics.

On 27 February 2022, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a wave of missile coming from Belorussian Airspace struck Volodymyr, Volyn Oblast killing a soldier of the 1st Radio Brigade (Grebeniuk Serhiy Vasyliovych) along with two others.

Commanders

• Colonel Serhiy Dmytrovych Vishnevskyi (2002-2005)

14th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment

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Main article: 14th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment (Ukraine)

14th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment
Insignia of the Ukrainian 14th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment
Active	2022 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command Center
Garrison/HQ	Poltava Oblast
Nickname(s)	Umansky
Equipment	MIM-23 Hawk
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Insignia
Collar Insignia

The 14th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment is a regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations throughout Lviv Oblast and Poltava Oblast. It operates MIM-23 Hawk Missile defense systems amongst other systems and is subordinated to the Air Command Center. It is headquartered at Poltava Oblast.

History

The 14th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment was established on 25 October 2022 to provide air defense for groupings of troops, critical infrastructure facilities, administrative and industrial centers and other important state facilities in Eastern Ukraine.

The regiment has participated in multiple anti-aircraft engagements securing many victories during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On 6 December 2023, the Regiment was presented with a combat flag. The regiment used MIM-23 Hawk Missile defense systems, donated by Spain to destroy fourteen cruise missiles and more than forty HESA Shahed 136s.

On 2 August 2024, the regiment was assigned the honorary name of "Umansky".

540th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment

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Main article: 540th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment (Ukraine)

540th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment
540-й зенітний ракетний полк
Insignia of the Ukrainian 540th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command West
Garrison/HQ	Kamianka-Buzka and Lutsk Air Base
Nickname(s)	Ivan Vyhovsky Regiment Lviv Regiment
Patron	Ivan Vyhovsky
Equipment	S-200D and S-300PT
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Notable commanders	Viacheslav Evgenovich Shamko
Insignia
Former Insignia
Collar Insignia

The 540th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment "Lviv Ivan Vyhovsky" is a regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations throughout Lviv Oblast and Volyn Oblast. It operates S-200D and S-300PT Missile defense systems and is subordinated to the Air Command West. It is headquartered at Kamianka-Buzka and Lutsk Air Base.

History

In 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the personnel of the 540th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment swore allegiance to the Ukraine.

On 21 April 1999, the honorary name "Lviv" was assigned to the regiment.

On 23 June 2006, a combat flag was presented to the regiment.

In 2008, the regiment was assigned the honorary name of "Ivan Vyhovsky" who was the Hetman of the Zaporozhian Host during the 17th Century.

In 2012, the unit provided air defense operations for Euro 2012.

On October 30, 2013, the regiment was the last to operate S-200B but they were stripped off from the regiment as it's S-200 division ceased to exist.

In 2019, the regiment won the annual competition for the title "Best S-300 Anti-Aircraft Missile Division" and won the main prize - 180,000 hryvnias after successfully destroying most targets.

In March 2021, the regiment's division was deployed in the Volyn Oblast at the Lutsk Air Base to strengthen the air defense in a new sector of responsibility.

The base of the regiment, the Lutsk Air Base was the target of Russian airstrikes by Russian armed forces on 27 February and 11 March 2022. and the airbase was completely destroyed, according to the town mayor.

On 5 August 2023, the 540th regiment was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery".

In 2024, the Ukrainian Air Force received S-200 longe range Anti-aircraft Missiles and they were inducted into the regiment, equipped with modern electronics.

Structure

The structure of the regiment is as follows

• 5401st Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-200D) (Novy Stav)
• 5402nd Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PT) (Batyatichi)
• 5403rd Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PT) (Yavoriv)
• 5404th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PT) (Semenivka)

Commanders

• Colonel Golushko Yury Ivanovich (1992—1996)
• Colonel Viktor Oleksiyovych Machok (1996—1999)
• Colonel Viacheslav Evgenovich Shamko (1999—2001)
• Colonel Oleg Vasylovych Strutsynskyi (2001—2003)
• Colonel Ivan Stepanovych Zinko (2003—2006)
• Colonel Storozhenko Volodymyr Vasyliovych (2006—2010)
• Colonel Humeniuk Oleksandr Leonidovych (2011-2017)
• Colonel Vitaly Viktorovych Palaguta (2017-2018)

302nd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment

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Main article: 302nd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment (Ukraine)

302nd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment (2015-) 3020th Anti-aircraft Missile Divisions Group (2014-2015) 302nd Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment (2002-2014) 148th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade (1992—2002)
302-й зенітний ракетний полк
Insignia of the Ukrainian 302nd Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command East
Garrison/HQ	Kharkiv
Nickname(s)	Kharkiv Regiment
Motto(s)	"We hold the sky"
Equipment	S-300PS and S-300PT
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Ihor Kolesnik
Insignia
Former Insignia
Collar Insignia

The 301st Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment "Kharkiv" is a regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations throughout Kharkiv Oblast. It operates S-300PS and S-300PT Missile defense systems and is subordinated to the Air Command East. It is headquartered at Kharkiv.

History

In January 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the 148th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade of the Soviet Army took an oath of loyalty to Ukraine and became the 302nd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment in December 2002.

In January 2014, the 3020th group of anti-aircraft missile divisions was created on the basis of the 302nd and 301st Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment and became a part of the 138th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade (Ukraine)

During the War in Donbass, the 301st Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment came out of subordination of the 138th Brigade, becoming a separate military formation within the Air Command East and was deployed from 2015 to 2017 in Donbass.

On 23 August 2021, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Ukrainian independence , the regiment was given the honorary name "Kharkiv".

On 24 February 2022, at the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the regiment's positions were shelled by Russian forces killing a soldier of the regiment (Vergulenko Ihor Serhiyevich). In April 2022, a soldier of the brigade (Andriy Myroslavovych Osinskyi) was killed in a battle with Russians at an undisclosed location. The regiment participated in the 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive and on 15 September 2022, a soldier of the regiment (Oleksiy Gennadiyovych Venchenko) was killed in a battle with Russians near Hurakove. On 5 October 2022, the 302nd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment "Kharkiv" shot down three Iranian-made HESA Shahed 136 Kamikaze UAVs.

On 16 May 2024 two soldiers of the regiment (Zhitnikov Kyrylo Vyacheslavovich and Mizyak Tamila Ivanivna) were killed as result of Russian shelling on the regiment's positions.

Structure

• Management & HQ
• 3021st Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PS) (Kharkov)

3022nd Anti-Aircraft Missile Division (S-300PT) (Rohan)

• 3023rd Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300) (Kulinichi)
• 3024th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PT) (Ruska Lozova)
• Guardian Platoon
  • Anti-aircraft Missile Department
  • Machine gun Department
  • Anti-aircraft Artillery Department
• Medical center

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Andriy Viktorovych Novozhilov (2016-2017)
• Colonel Ihor Kolesnik (2017-)

Sources

• Символіка 302 зенітного ракетного ордена Червоної Зірки полку Archived 29 November 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Форум mil.in.ua Archived 2 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine
• 302-й зенитно-ракетный полк отметил своё 70-летие Archived 1 September 2021 at the Wayback Machine
• 302-й зенитно-ракетный полк (в/ч А-1215) (Харьков) Archived 9 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine

301st Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment

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Main article: 301st Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment (Ukraine)

301st Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment
301-й зенітний ракетний полк
Insignia of the Ukrainian 301st Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command East
Garrison/HQ	Nikopol
Equipment	S-300PS and S-300PT
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Andriy Mogilatenko
Insignia
Former Insignia
Collar Insignia

The 301st Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment "Nikopolsky" is a regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations throughout Donbass. It operates S-300PS and S-300PT Missile defense systems and is subordinated to the Air Command East. It is headquartered at Nikopol.

History

In 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the personnel of the 269th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade of the Soviet Army took an oath of loyalty to Ukraine.

In 2002, the 269th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade became the 301st Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment.

In September 2010, during the military exercise "Interaction-2010" at Chauda, one of the divisions of the 301st Regiment destroyed all targets and received an "excellent" rating.

On 31 December 2013, the 301st regiment was transferred to the 138th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade (Ukraine) in Kharkiv but in 2014 it again became a separate Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment.

In October 2015, the regiment celebrated its 50th anniversary.

In 2021, the regiment was deployed to Donetsk Oblast to take part in the War in Donbass.

On February 24, 2022 , at the Start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, at 5 A.M. the regiment's positions in Donetsk Oblast were airstriked by Russian warplanes followed by a second aerial assault at 9 A.M, the airstrikes led to the death of a soldier of the regiment (Oleg Yaskovets). The regiment participated and saw air defense and monitoring operations during the Siege of Mariupol during which equipment of the regiment Including radars was destroyed by Russian strikes. On 24 August 2022, the regiment was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery".

On 3 March 2023, the regiment shot down a Su-34 about 20 km from the front line near Yenakievo. One pilot was killed and the other severely wounded. On 5 August 2023, the regiment was given the honorary name "Nikopolsky".

Structure

• Management & HQ
• 3011th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PS)
• 3012th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PS)
• 3013th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PT)
• Logistics Company
• Repair and Maintenance Company
• Medical Center
• Command Post
• Technical Support Unit

Commanders

• Colonel Sergey Dmytrovych Uryupov (2002-2004)
• Colonel Serhiy Voznesenskyi (2004-2006)
• Colonel Volodymyr Pavlovich Karpenko (2006-2013)
• Colonel Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Reznichenko (2013-2015)
• Colonel Andriy Mogilatenko (2015-)

225th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment

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Main article: 225th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment (Ukraine)

225th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment
225-й зенітний ракетний полк
Insignia of the Ukrainian 225th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment
Active	2022 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command East
Garrison/HQ	Poltava
Anniversaries	25 October
Equipment	Various Unspecified Anti-aircraft Missile Systems
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Valery Machenko
Insignia
Collar Insignia

The 225th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment is a regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations throughout Poltava Oblast. It operates a vast arsenal of different missile systems and is subordinated to the Air Command East. It is headquartered at Poltava.

History

The 225th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment was established on 25 October 2022 as a new regiment of the Air Command East to strengthen the air defense in Poltava Oblast. It's major objectives the carrying out of combat missions to provide air defense to groupings of troops, critical infrastructure, administrative and industrial hubs and facilities in eastern Ukraine. The regiment is also known to perform law enforcement task in Poltava.

During the first year of the regiment's participation in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it showed exceptional capabilities destroying more than 55 Russian targets including two fixed wing aircraft, six rotor wing aircraft, some cruise missiles and dozens of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

On 4 August 2024, the regiment received a combat flag from the president of Ukraine.

Commanders

• Colonel Valery Mashchenko (2022-)

223rd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment

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Main article: 223rd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment (Ukraine)

223rd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment
223-й зенітний ракетний полк
Insignia of the Ukrainian 223rd Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command West
Garrison/HQ	Stryi
Nickname(s)	Ukrainian Sich Riflemen Regiment Terebovlianska Regiment (formerly)
Patron	Ukrainian Sich Riflemen
Equipment	Buk M1
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery Order of Alexander Nevsky
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Ivan Velichko
Insignia
Collar Insignia

The 223rd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment "Ukrainian Sich Riflemen" formerly the 223rd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment Order of Alexander Nevsky "Terebovlianska" is a regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations. It operates Buk M1 missile systems and is subordinated to the Air Command West. It is headquartered at Stryi.

History

In January 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the personnel of the 223rd Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade of the 38th Combined Arms Army took an oath of loyalty to Ukraine.

On March 16, 1998, the 223rd brigade was given the honorary name "Terebovlianska".

The 223rd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment was stationed in Terebovlia, Ternopil Oblast till 2004 when it was relocated to Stryi, Lviv Oblast at the base of the disbanded 25th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade.

The regiment participated in the War in Donbass. The regiment's personnel saw combat near Hranitne and on 10 October 2018, a soldier of the regiment (Roman Volodymyrovych Magas) was killed as a result of a mine detonation. In November 2018, the 223rd regiment's Buk M1 systems took part in a firing competition in Kherson Oblast with two systems securing the 1st and 2nd places in the competition for which they were awarded 150k and 90k hyrvnias respectively and the regiment was considered the best

On 23 August 2021, the regiment was awarded the honorary title "Ukrainian Sich Riflemen" after the Legion of Ukrainian Sich Riflemen, a unit of the Austro-Hungarian Army that saw combat during the World War I and later the Polish–Ukrainian War as a part of Ukrainian People's Army.

Symbolism behind the Insignia of the 223rd Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the regiment was deployed for combat operations. On 23 April 2022, the regiment was officially granted a new insignia. The regiment took part in the Eastern Ukraine campaign with a soldier of the regiment (Nazar Shved) being killed near Kamainka on 9 May 2022. On 15 June 2022, the regiment was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery".

The regiment took part in the Battle of Sumy during which on 15 August 15 2024 a soldier of the regiment (Dmytro Orestovych Yatsyshin) was killed in a Russian rocket attack on the city.

Structure

The structure of the regiment is as follows:

• 553rd Separate Anti-aircraft Missile Division
• 554th Separate Anti-aircraft Missile Division
• 556th Separate Anti-aircraft Missile Division

Commanders

• Colonel Serhii Butrymovych (2008-2014)
• Colonel Oleksiy Tsukanov (2014-2018)
• Colonel Velichko Ivan Mykhailovych (2018-)

Sources

• Військова частина Львівщини вважає, що «ордена Олександра Невського» — це почесно Archived 18 July 2018 at the Wayback Machine
• Військові Стрийського зенітного ракетного полку відзначили 75-річчя з дня формування частини Archived 21 May 2018 at the Wayback Machine
• Військові частини Повітряних Сил за родами військ Archived 19 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine

156th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment

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Main article: 156th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment (Ukraine)

156th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment
156-й зенітний ракетний полк
Insignia of the Ukrainian 156th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command Center
Garrison/HQ	Zolotonosha
Nickname(s)	Donetsk Brigade
Patron	Maksym Kryvonis
Equipment	Buk M1
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Oleksandr Ivanovich Stashuk
Insignia
Former Insignia
Collar Insignia

The 156th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment is a regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations throughout Cherkasy Oblast. It operates Buk M1 missile systems and is subordinated to the Air Command Center. It is headquartered at Zolotonosha.

History

In 1992, after the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the 156th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade of the 14th Guards Combined Arms Army headquartered in Moldova, took the oath of loyalty to Ukraine on 12 January 1992 becoming the 156th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment.

In 2007, the Regiment was relocated from Oleksiivka in Odessa Oblast to Donbass, one division of the regiment was stationed in Avdiivka and the other two went to Luhansk and Mariupol.

On 20 May 2008, the regiment was given the honorary name "Donetsk".

At the start of War in Donbass, the regiment was evacuated to Zolotonosha in Cherkasy Oblast where it's currently headquartered. The formerly "Avdiivka" division saw deployment at Zenit base on the southeastern outskirts of Avdiivka, east of Opytne, equipped with typical firing positions for air defense complexes , underground communications and service buildings. Starting from mid April until mid June 2014, separatists protested in front of the regiment's Zenit base, proposing to them to defect so the servicemen retaliated by air firing, crowd dispersal and barricades. The 3rd Separate Special Purpose Regiment (Ukraine) was also sent to the base to protect it. On the morning of 21 June 2014, the base was subjected to massive shelling from mortars and large-caliber machine guns destroying the radio equipment of the Regiment, followed by a separatist assault capturing the HQ of the 156th Regiment, some servicemen of the 156th regiment defected to the separatists. The 156th regiment continued fighting using ZU-23-2s and RPG-22s. From 10 July, the First Battle of Donetsk Airport started and the 156th regiment struck separatists from it's positions at Zenith base destroying separatist vehicles. On 18 July, units from the 93rd Mechanized Brigade came to Zenith base with a force consisting of four tanks and a pair of BMP-2s. On 19 July, separatists surrounded the Zenith base but as the positions were heavily fortified there were no human casualties but parked vehicles of the 93rd brigade were destroyed forcing the 73rd Brigade to be withdrawn on 20 July. On July 21, fighting around the airport intensified again, so the 156th regiment provided support by destroying two separatist vehicles after which it's positions were subjected to many hours of separatist fire from small arms, mortars, a tank and even BM-21 Grads killing a soldier of the regiment. After a month, the "Avdiivka" division of the 156th regiment was transferred to Zolotonosha. On 3 September 2014, personnel from the Dnipro-1 Regiment were ambushed and besieged near the village of Pisky on the highway between Avdiivka and Donetsk. So the 156th regiment was sent as backup providing fire support using ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns lifting the siege but during the engagement a soldier of the regiment (Boris Sergeyevich Kozak) was killed by sniper fire.

On 11 July 2015, a soldier of the regiment (Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Baranenko) was killed by a separatist sniper whilst serving in the ATO zone.

On.13 May 2016, a soldier of the regiment (Kostyantyn Valentynovich Grinchenko) was killed from the wounds suffered as a result of an earlier engagement with separatists.

On 25 February 2021, the second day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the convoy of the 156th regiment was on the way to the front lines when Russian strike helicopters attacked it destroying a battery and killing a soldier of the regiment (Bereza Serhii Hryhorovych). On 24 August 2022, the regiment was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery".

Structure

The structure of the regiment is as follows:

• 1247th Separate Anti-aircraft Missile Division "Avdiivka"
• 1248th Separate Anti-aircraft Missile Division "Mariupol"
• 1249th Separate Anti-aircraft Missile Division "Luhansk"

Commanders

• Oleksandr Ivanovich Stashuk (2017-)

Sources

• Донецьк військовий — 7: Війська протиповітряної оборони
• Військові частини Повітряних Сил за родами військ Archived 19 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine

11th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment

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Main article: 11th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment (Ukraine)

11th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment
11-й зенітний ракетний полк
Insignia of the Ukrainian 11th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command West
Garrison/HQ	Shepetivka
Equipment	Buk M1
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Borysenko Mykhailo Vitaliyovych
Insignia
Former Insignia
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The 11th Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment is a regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations throughout Khmelnytskyi Oblast. It operates Buk M1 missile systems and is subordinated to the Air Command West. It is headquartered at Shepetivka.

History

In 1992, after the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the 138th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade of the 8th Tank Army of the Carpathian Military District took an oath of loyalty to Ukraine becoming the 11th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment.

The regiment saw intensive combat during the War in Donbass. It undertook combat operations in Volnovakha Raion where a soldier of the Regiment (Valentyn Viktorovych Drachuk) was allegedly captured near Novotroitske on 30 December 2014 and his dead body was later recovered. The regiment took part in the Battle of Avdiivka carrying out air defense tasks and on 23 March 2015, during the mortar and tank shelling of Ukrainian positions in Opytne and Avdiivka, together with other units, the the regiment performed reconnaissance tasks when a tank attacked the regiment's positions killing a soldier of the regiment (Savitsky Yuri Mykolayovych) and wounding another.

On 9 January 2017, a soldier of the regiment (Us Serhii Volodymyrovych) was killed in combat in Donetsk Oblast under undisclosed circumstances. On 1 December 2017, a soldier of the regiment (Oleksandr Yuriyovych Gornyi) was killed in combat in Donetsk Oblast under unknown circumstances.

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on the first day of the war, the regiment was deployed to Nova Kakhovka, and later to Zaporizhzhia. On February 26 2022, the regiment made it's first kill of a Mi-17 using two missiles. In mid-March 2022, the regiment was deployed to Izium, Kharkiv region, and on the very first day it shot down a Russian helicopter. In total, the regiment destroyed at least 28 Russian targets: eleven fixed wing aircraft, two helicopters, two cruise missiles and thirteen UAVs. During combat operations near Balaklia and Izium, the "Buk M1" systems destroyed helicopters, two cruise missiles, some planes and UAVs. Once a battery of the regiment was struck by the Russians and was heavily damaged but was restored. During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the regiment took part in Eastern Ukraine campaign and on 24 March 2022, four personnel (Artem Oleksandrovich Slisarchuk, Yuriy Volodymyrovych Kukuev, Volodymyr Serhiyovych Lutsenko and Bohdan Volodymyrovych Demkiv) of the regiment were killed while performing combat operations in Izium. Artem Oleksandrovich Slisarchuk was later awarded the Hero of Ukraine, the highest military award for Ukrainian personnel. On 15 June 2022, the regiment was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery". On 29 November 2022, a soldier of the regiment (Kononchuk Serhiy Vasyliovych) was killed under undisclosed circumstances.

The regiment saw action in Spirne and on 21 October 2023, a soldier (Dmytro Sergeyevich Murastiy) of the regiment was killed there.

Structure

The structure of the regiment includes the following divisions:

• 771st Separate Anti-aircraft Missile Division
• 1003rd Separate Anti-aircraft Missile Division
• 1084th Separate Anti-aircraft Missile Division

Commanders

• Grigorenko Yevhenii Anatoliyovych (?-2022)
• Borysenko Mykhailo Vitaliyovych (2022-)

Sources

• Військові частини Повітряних Сил за родами військ Archived 19 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine

208th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade

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Main article: 208th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade (Ukraine)

208th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade
208-ма зенітна ракетна бригада
Insignia of the Ukrainian 208th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command South
Garrison/HQ	Kherson
Nickname(s)	Khersonskaya Brigade
Anniversaries	9 December
Equipment	S-300PT and S-300PS
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Notable commanders	Anatoly Valeriyovych Paleny †
Insignia
Former Insignia
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The 208th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade "Khersonskaya" is a brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations throughout Kherson Oblast. It operates S-300 missile systems and is subordinated to the Air Command South. It is headquartered at Kherson.

History

In 1992, following the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the 208th Guards Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade of the 60th Air Defense Corps of the Soviet Army came under the jurisdiction of Ukraine and became part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

On 19 November 2017, near the village of Kamianka, a separatist projectile hit a dugout leading it to catch fire, one soldier of the brigade was saved but two soldiers of the brigade (Oleksandr Serhiyovych Kuzmenko and Vitaly Petrovych Pasichnyk) along with a paratrooper were killed as a result of Carbon monoxide poisoning.

From the first minutes of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the brigade took part in the defense of Ukraine claiming the neutralization of 5 Russian fixed wing aircraft, 8 helicopters, 28 cruise missiles, and 31 UAVs of various types in 2022. On 19 October 2022, the brigade shot down a Ka-52 helicopter at around 10:30 a.m. The commander of the brigade Anatoly Valeriyovych Paleny was also killed in action on 28 October 2022 whilst serving in Mykolaiv. On 24 October 2022, from 13:00 to 13:30, the brigade shot down one of the two Russian Ka-52 helicopters. On 27 October 2022 at around 8:00 a.m. the brigade shot down a Russian Ka-52 helicopter.

On 23 August 2023, the 208th brigade was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery" by Volodymyr Zelensky.

On 2 August 2024, the brigade was awarded the honorary name of "Khersonskaya".

Commanders

• Anatoly Valeriyovych Paleny † (?-2022)

Sources

• 208-я зенитная ракетная бригада (в/ч 53848) Archived 17 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine
• Військові частини Повітряних Сил за родами військ Archived 19 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
• "Бійців військової частини Нової Каховки привітали з днем Збройних Сил України". radionk.com.ua/. Radio Nova Kakhovka. 2017-12-07. Archived from the original on 2018-03-12. Retrieved 12 March 2018.

201st Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade

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Main article: 201st Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade (Ukraine)

201st Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade
201-ша зенітна ракетна бригада
Insignia of the Ukrainian 201st Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command South
Garrison/HQ	Pervomaisk
Nickname(s)	Hetman Pylyp Orlyk Brigade
Patron	Pylyp Orlyk
Equipment	S-300B1 and S-300PS
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Insignia
Field Patch
Collar Insignia

The 201st Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade "Hetman Pylyp Orlyk" is a brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations throughout Mykolaiv Oblast. It operates S-300B1 and S-300PS missile systems and is subordinated to the Air Command South. It is headquartered at Pervomaisk.

History

In 1992, after the Dissolution of the Soviet union, the 201st brigade took an oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people.

During the War in Donbass, the brigade was deployed in Donetsk Oblast where on 17 June 2017, a soldier of the Brigade (Stovbovenko Oleh Oleksandrovych) was killed in action near Kostyantynivka. On 4 December 2019, the brigade was awarded the honorary name of Hetman "Pylyp Orlyk". At the beginning of January 2022, the S-300PS anti-aircraft missile systems of the brigade were redeployed from ATO zone to take over the combat duty to protect the airspace of the southern Ukraine.

On 23 August 2023, the brigade was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery".

Commanders

• Colonel Bobko Oleksandr Mykolayovych (2008-2017)
• Colonel Andriy Stanislavovych Mogilatenko (2017-2019)
• Colonel Valentin Mykolayovych Petrushenko (2019-)

Structure

• Management and Headquarters
• 2011th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PS)
• 2012th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PS)
• 2013th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PS)
• 2014th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300B1), Uman
• 2021st Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PS)
• 2022nd Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PS)
• 2023rd Anti-aircraft Missile Division (S-300PS)

138th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade

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Main article: 138th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade (Ukraine)

138th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade
138-ма зенітна ракетна бригада
Insignia of the Ukrainian 138th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command East
Garrison/HQ	Dnipro
Nickname(s)	Dniprovska Brigade
Equipment	S-300PS, S-300PT and Patriot
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Mykola Ivanovych Dziaman
Insignia
Collar Insignia

The 138th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade "Dniprovska" is a brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations throughout Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Poltava Oblast, Sumy Oblast, and Kharkiv Oblast. It operates S-300PS, S-300PT and Patriot missile systems and is subordinated to the Air Command East. It is headquartered at Dnipro.

History

In 1992, following the dissolution of the Soviet union, the 138th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment came under the jurisdiction of Ukraine as it's personnel took an oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people.

Since 1988, the unit has been armed with S-300 medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems for defensive purposes. In August 2008, the regiment was awarded the honorary name "Dnipropetrovsk" by the decision of the Dnipropetrovsk City Council and Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. In 2013, the 138th regiment became the 138th brigade. In January 2014, the 301st Anti-aircraft Missile Regiment from Nikopol and the 302nd anti-aircraft missile regiment from Kharkiv were assigned to the brigade although still existing as independent formations. On 23 August 2021, the President of Ukraine officially granted, the honorary name "Dniprovska" to the brigade.

On 24 August 2022, the brigade was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery".

On 22 May 2023, the brigade successfully intercepted a Russian Kh-101, which was the 100th successful interception by the brigade during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

On.23 February 2024, the brigade destroyed an Beriev A-50 long-range AEW&C aircraft of the Russian Air Force in the airspace over the Krasnodar for which the brigade's commander, Mykola Dzyaman was declared as a wanted "terrorist" by the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in June 2024.

Commanders

• (2013-2019) Colonel Berezhny Andriy Oleksandrovich
• Colonel Palaguta Vitaly Viktorovych (2019-?)
• Colonel Mykola Ivanovych Dziaman (?-)

96th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade

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Main article: 96th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade (Ukraine)

96th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade
96-та зенітна ракетна бригада
Insignia of the Ukrainian 96th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade
Active	January 23, 1941 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Missile
Role	Anti-Aircraft
Part of	Air Command Center
Garrison/HQ	Danylivka
Nickname(s)	Kyivska Brigade
Motto(s)	"Sanctified by fire"
Anniversaries	April 25
Equipment	S-300PS and Patriot
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian war War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Colonel Yaremenko Serhii Volodymyrovych
Insignia
Collar Insignia

The 96th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade "Kyivska" is a brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force tasked with air defense operations throughout Kyiv Oblast and Chernobyl NPP. It operates S-300PS and Patriot missile defense systems. It is headquartered at Danylivka in Kyiv Oblast.

History

In 1992, the 96th Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade of the Soviet Army came under the jurisdiction of Ukraine, becoming a part of the.Ukrainian Air Force.

On 4 December 1998, the brigade was given the honorary name of "Kyivska".

The 96th Brigade is normally stationed on the territory of Kyiv Oblast and are tasked with the air defense of Kyiv, the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant, and the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

The brigade's equipment and personnel normally take part in the military parade on the Independence Day of Ukraine.

On the afternoon of 2 February 2016, while patrolling the territory near Spirne, the personnel of the Brigade noticed movement several hundred meters away, they searched but found no one, while returning they blew up a landmine killing two soldiers of the brigade (Samus Gennadiy Vasyliovych and Leonid Eduardovych Kozoroz) and wounding four other soldiers of the brigade.

The brigade engaged Russian troops since 24 February 2022, the day of the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with a soldier of the brigade (Viktor Vyacheslavovych Kuzmin) being killed near Svatove on the day one of the invasion. On 15 June 2022, the brigade was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery".

On 27 June 2023, the brigade's commander Serhii Volodymyrovych Yaremenko was awarded the "Hero of Ukraine", the highest military award for Ukrainian personnel.

Structure

The structure of the brigade is as follows:

• 9610th Anti-aircraft Missile Divisions Group:
  • 9611th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (Novi Petrivtsi)
  • 9612th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (Danilivka)
  • 9613th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (Pidhirtsi)
• 9620th Anti-aircraft Missile Divisions Group:
  • 9621st Anti-aircraft Missile Division (Revne)
  • 9623rd Anti-aircraft Missile Division (Brovary)

Commanders

• Colonel Abrosimov Pavlo Vasyliovych (1992-1994)
• Colonel Volodymyr Leonidovych Izhutov (1994-1999)
• Colonel Viktor Oleksiyovych Machok (1999-2001)
• Colonel Shamko Vyacheslav Evgenovich (2001-2003)
• Colonel Mykola Anatoliyovych Beskutskyi (2003-2006)
• Colonel Serhiy Voznesenskyi (2006-2009)
• Colonel Dobroskok Volodymyr Anatoliyovych (2009-2012)
• Colonel Yuriy Mykolayovych Stavskyi (2012-2016)
• Colonel Vsevolod Georgyovich Bilyk (2016-2019)
• Colonel Serhiy Ivanovych Koval (2019-2020)
• Colonel Oleksiy Oleksiyovych Marakhovsky (2020-2022)
• Colonel Yaremenko Serhii Volodymyrovych (2022-)

Sources

• Військові частини Повітряних Сил за родами військ Archived 19 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine

203rd Training Brigade

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Main article: 203rd Training Aviation Brigade (Ukraine)

203rd Training Aviation Brigade (2004-present) 203rd Aviation Training Base (1996—2004) 810th Training Aviation Regiment (1992—1995)
Brigade
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Brigade
Role	Trainer
Part of	KNUAF
Garrison/HQ	Chuhuiv Airbase
Engagements	Operation Northern Falcon Russo-Ukrainian War
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Evgeny Shukrat
Insignia
Former Insignia
Roundel
Fin flash
Aviation branch insignia collar
Aircraft flown
Fighter	Su-27
Helicopter	Mi-8, Mi-2
Trainer	L-39
Transport	An-26

203rd Training Aviation Brigade is brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force, tasked with training of the Air Force pilots. It operates various variants of the Su-27 and Aero L-39 Albatros, An-26s, Mi-2s and Mi-8s aircraft. The brigade traces it's origin to the the 810th Training Aviation Regiment of the Soviet Air Force which swore allegiance to Ukraine. Since 2004, the brigade is subordinated to the Ivan Kozhedub National University of the Air Force.

History

In 1992, following the ,Dissolution of the Soviet Union, the 810th Training Aviation Regiment swore allegiance to Ukraine becoming a part of the Ukrainian Air Force. In December 1995, it became the 203rd Training Aviation Base including the training regiment, a communication battalion, radio technical support and an airfield technical support battalion. In August 2004 it became the 203rd Training Aviation Brigade and was subordinated to the Ivan Kozhedub National University of the Air Force in September 2004.

The brigade took part in Operation Northern Falcon to aid Denmark for cargo transport in Greenland.

In the autumn of 2013, the brigade received L-39S "Albatross" TKS-L39 for the training of pilots, in addition to the An-26, An-26Sh and Mi-8s.

In 2014, the brigade had 11 L-39M/M1/S aircraft, 2 An-26Sh, 2 Mi-8T and 1 An-26. The length of the runway used by the brigade was 2.5 km. In 2014, the brigade took part in combat operations during the War in Donbass for which two personnel of the brigade, Shkurat Yevhen Oleksandrovych and Gennady Valentinovych Dubovik were awarded the Order for Courage (III).

In the summer of 2016, the brigade received a repaired An-26.

On 1 December 2018, the brigade received two refurbished L-39S training aircraft.

On 20 March 2019, the brigade received an An-26Sh and two Mi-2MSB multipurpose helicopters. On 28 March 2019, one of the Mi-2MSB of the brigade crashed on a routine training mission but the crash caused no causalities, the helicopter was lightly damage and could be repaired.

On September 25 , 2020, an An-26Sh aircraft crashed in what became known as the 2020 Chuhuiv An-26 crash, 26 people (7 crew members of the brigade and 19 cadets of the Ivan Kozhedub National University of the Air Force) died, only one cadet survived. The personnel of the brigade killed in the crash were Major Pocket Bohdan Vyacheslavovych, Captain Oleksiy Georgiyovych Ostapenko, Captain Dmytro Denisovych Dobrelya, Senior Lieutenant Msuya Ashraf Azizovich, Senior Lieutenant Oleg Mykhailovych Kozachenko, Flight technician Oleg Mykolayovych Shirochuk and Flight mechanic Yevgeny Ivanov Ivanov. On 22 December 2020, the brigade commander Vyacheslav Glazunov and the flight manager Oleksandr Zhuk were arrested on suspicion of violation of flight training and rules, and negligence that led to the crash.

On 6 December 2021, an Aero L-39 Albatros aircraft was transferred to the brigade.

Commanders

• Colonel Serhiy Babenko (July-December 2012)
• Colonel Gennadiy Dubovyk (December 2012-September 2014)
• Colonel Vyacheslav Glazunov (September 2014-December 2020)
• Colonel Vyacheslav Glazunov (December 2020-December 2021)
• Colonel Andriy Tvarkovskyi (December 2021-)

Sources

• 203-я авіаційна навчальна бригада Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
• Присвячено дню авіації Archived 17 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Dmytro Gorbunov, Диво-техніка для віртуальних польотів
• Вікімапія Archived 26 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• 203-я навчальна авіаційна бригада отримала Бойовий прапор Archived 29 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Військові частини Повітряних Сил за родами військ Archived 30 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine

39th Aviation Brigade

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Main article: 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade (Ukraine)

39th Tactical Aviation Brigade
Active	1992 – present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Brigade
Role	Fighter
Part of	Air Command Center
Garrison/HQ	Vasylkiv Air Base, Ukraine
Anniversaries	3 July
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Lieutenant Colonel Oleksiy Mykolayovych Zakharchuk
Insignia
Roundel
Fin flash
Aviation branch insignia collar
Aircraft flown
Fighter	Su-27
Multirole helicopter	Mi-8
Trainer	L-39

39th Tactical Aviation Brigade is brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force, tasked with operating Su-27 and Aero L-39 Albatros aircraft. The brigade traces it's origin to the the 894th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the Soviet Air Force but it's direct lineage is from the 9th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force. It is based at Ozerne Air Base.

History

The brigade traces it's origin to the the 894th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the Soviet Air Force, a part of the 28th Air Defense Corps which in February 1992, after the Dissolution of Soviet Union, became a part of the Ukrainian Air Force, although the regiment was officially active on the MiG-29 aircraft , but the unit did not receive new aircraft, so in August 2001, the regiment's personnel were retrained on the Su-27 fighters, transferred from the 204th Tactical Aviation Brigade. The regiment now became the 9th Fighter Aviation Regiment.

On 27 June 2002, a MiG-29UB from the 114th Tactical Aviation Brigade was prepared for demonstration piloting during the airshow but due to weather conditions, it couldn't arrive in Lviv so in its place, a Su-27UB from the 9th Fighter Aviation Regiment was sent in it's place. More than 10,000 spectators attended the air show, staged to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ukrainian Air Force's 14th Air Corps. The Su-27 aircraft was flown by two experienced pilots; it entered a rolling maneuver at 12:52 p.m. with a downward trajectory at low altitude. It rolled upright once more and was still descending rapidly when the left wing dropped shortly before it hit the ground, at which point the crew initiated ejection. The aircraft flattened out initially, skidding over the ground towards stationary aircraft and striking a glancing blow against the nose of an Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft, before beginning to explode and cartwheel into the crowd of spectators. Both pilots survived with minor injuries, while 77 spectators were killed, including 28 children in what became known as Sknyliv air show disaster. Another 100 were hospitalized for head injuries, burns, and bone fractures. Other injuries were less severe and did not require hospitalization. A total of 543 people were injured in the accident. Some bystanders suffered serious mental disorders from what they saw. Following the disaster, the pilots stated that the flight map which they had received differed from the actual layout. On the cockpit voice recorder, one pilot asks, "And where are our spectators?". Others have suggested that the pilots were slow to react to automated warnings issued by the flight computer. A criminal case was initiated against the commander of the 9th Aviation Regiment, Oleg Dzyubetskyi, but he was declared not guilty.

Su-27UB of the Brigade

In December 2004, the regiment was retrained on the MiG-29 and then in December 2008 on the Su-27, becoming the 9th Fighter Aviation Brigade, during this period Yuliy Mamchur was the brigade's commander.

During January 22-23, 2010, Su-27 and Su-27UB crews of the 9th Tactical Aviation Brigade performed day and night flights in difficult meteorological conditions. The main task of the flights was further training.

In 2011, the brigade was reorganized into the 37th Separate Fighter Squadron, a part of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade. In February 2013, the squadron took part in air exercises in Crimea, using Su-27s which repelled an air attack by two MiG-29 aircraft of the Sevastopol Tactical Aviation Brigade. In April 2013, the Su-27 and L-39 aircraft, the pilots made 45 sorties, spending about 40 hours in the sky. The purpose of the event was to prepare the flight crew to perform air defense and combat duty tasks, perform regular inspections, flight training and maintenance of training in difficult weather conditions, during day and at night. In August, the squadron took part in the international air show "International air show-2013" in the city of Radom, Poland.

Su-27 of the brigade at Radom Airshow

Before the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war, there was a possibility of disbanding the squadron as it was planned to relocate it's personnel to Vasylkiv Air Base.

In February 2014, the pilots of the squadron made 19 flights with a flying time of about 14 hours.

On 5 January 2015, a MiG-29 and a MiG-29UB of the squadron were transferred to the Air Force for the 114th Tactical Aviation Brigade and two Su-27s repaired at the Zaporizhzhia were handed over to the squadron.

In 2016, a Su-27UB was transferred to the squadron after undergoing repairs at Zaporizhzhia in addition to two repaired and modernized Su-27s.

In 2017, a Su-27P1M fighter-interceptor of the squadron was transferred to the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade.

On 15 December 2018, at around 3:00 p.m, a Su-27 of the brigade crashed near Ozerne while landing, it's pilot Major Oleksandr Vasyliovych Fomenko was killed during the crash.

On 1 January 2018, the squadron was reformed into the 39th tactical aviation brigade. The organizational staffing structure of the brigade, guards and security units, logistics, barracks and all other premises, were reestablished, a modernized SU-27, an AN-26, L-39, and Mi-8MT helicopter were also transferred to the 39th Brigade.

On 24 February 2022, at the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, faced with a Russian missile attack, brigade's aircraft took to skies. During the attack Lt. Col Eduard Mykolayovych Vahorovsky was killed in action when his Su-27 was hit destroying it whilst enabling others to take to skies saving the other aircraft, he was posthumously awarded the "Hero of Ukraine", the highest military award for Ukrainian personnel. Another pilot Dmytro Valeriyovych Kolomiiets heroically deflected the attack of enemy aircraft by distracting the Russian aircraft towards his L-39 but in this action, his aircraft was ultimately shot down by a Russian plane, he was also awarded the "Hero of Ukraine". Andrii Yuriyovych Tsyganov was also killed on 24 February, a Su-27 and a refueling vehicle of the brigade were destroyed at apron of the Ozerne Air Base as a result of Russian missile strike. On 21 August 2022, a pilot of the brigade, Lt. Col Babych Pavlo Petrovych was killed while performing an unspecified combat operation. On 24 August 2022, the brigade was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery". On 12 October 2022, Colonel Oleg Shupik was killed when his aircraft crashed in Poltava Oblast when missile hit his aircraft while returning after bombarding Russian positions in unspecified areas of Eastern Ukraine.

On 22 December 2023, a Su-27 of the brigade was shot down killing it's pilot, Babych Pavlo Petrovych.

Commanders

• Colonel Mykola Ivanovich Tkachenko (1992-1994)
• Colonel Deikun Oleksandr Mykolayovych (1994-1998)
• Colonel Serhii Volodymyrovych Kushnir (1998-2002)
• Colonel Valery Borisovych Lozytskyi (2000-2001)
• Colonel Oleg Feofanovych Dzyubetsky (2002)
• Colonel Valery Borisovych Lozytskyi (2003-2006)
• Colonel Bilko Pavlo Anatoliyovych (2006-2010)
• Lieutenant Colonel Oleksiy Mykolayovych Zakharchuk (2010-)

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10th Naval Aviation Brigade

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Main article: 10th Naval Aviation Brigade (Ukraine)

10th Naval Aviation Brigade
10-та морська авіаційна бригада
Brigade Insignia
Active	2004 - present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Navy
Type	Brigade
Role	Naval Aviation
Part of	Ukrainian Naval Aviation
Garrison/HQ	Mykolaiv
Nickname(s)	Colonel Ihor Volodymyrovych Bedzai Brigade
Engagements	Operation Atalanta Operation Ocean Shield Russo-Ukrainian War Russian invasion of Crimea Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Notable commanders	Colonel Ihor Volodymyrovych Bedzai
Aircraft flown
See #Aircraft Operated

10th Naval Aviation Brigade Colonel Ihor Volodymyrovych Bedzai is the sole Brigade of the Ukrainian Naval Aviation established in 2004 by the merger of 9th Mixed Marine Aircraft Squadron, 316th Separate Marine Aviation Squadron and the 555th Naval Helicopter Regiment. It operates a vast arsenal of fixed wing, rotatory and unmanned aircraft. It was previously garrisoned at Novofedorivka but is currently based at Mykolaiv.

History

The unit was established in 2004 by the merger of 9th Mixed Marine Aircraft Squadron, 316th Separate Marine Aviation Squadron and the 555th Naval Helicopter Regiment of the Ukrainian Navy with the last commander of the 555th regiment, Yuriy Moskalyov becoming the brigade's first commander. On 14 October 2008, the brigade was assigned the name Saka, in reference to it's place of deployment.

Ukraine's naval units, accompanied by the brigade's aircraft participated in several deployments such as Operation Atalanta and Operation Ocean Shield.

The brigade took part in the military exercise "Sea Breeze 2014". In March 2014, during the Russian invasion of Crimea, the battalion's aircraft stationed at Novofedorivka carrying personnel in radio silence mode, risking getting lost and without warning the higher command, evacuated to the mainland to the Kulbakino Air Base, leaving behind only ground vehicles. On 3 March 2014, the evacuation started as the helicopters of the brigade took off without taxiing onto the runway, straight from the hangars followed by aircraft. In just eighteen minutes, four planes and five helicopters were evacuated to the mainland. After five days, a pilot of the 10th Naval Aviation Brigade in civilian clothes evacuated another helicopter assigned to Ukrainian frigate Hetman Sahaidachny and took it to mainland. The brigade became the first unit to evacuate all of it's combat equipment completely from Crimea. In April 2014, an incident took place outside the Novofedorivka Air Base in the military dormitory building, which was occupied by Ukrainian servicemen and their families that were awaiting relocation to mainland Ukraine. While Major Stansilav Karachevsky, the head of Operational HQ of the 10th Naval Aviation Brigade was preparing his belongings in preparation to leave Crimea, an altercation between him and several soldiers on both sides broke out. The scuffle escalated to where Russian spetsnaz sergeant E.S. Zaitsev shot the unarmed officer twice in the head at point blank range with an AK-74 assault rifle on the 5th floor of the dormitory building where Russian soldiers were evacuating the troops. Major Karachevsky was pronounced dead immediately. A second Ukrainian personnel, identified as Captain Artem Yermolenko, was beaten and abducted by Russian soldiers. Russian sources confirmed the death of a Ukrainian major perpetrated by one of its sergeants. After the incident, the major's body was reportedly taken by Russian troops. Zaytsev was convicted by a Russian military court for murder and sentenced to two years imprisonment.

In July 2016, the brigade took part in the international military exercise "Sea Breeze 2016".

On 16 March 2017, the brigade received a Mi-14PL helicopter after it's restoration at the Aviakon Aircraft Reparation Plant, and another Mi-14PL was handed over after restoration on 2 July 2017.

In January 2018, a serviceman of the brigade (Vasiliev Vadim Oleksandrovych) was killed under undisclosed circumstances while fighting the separatists. On 8 June 2018 , the brigade received a Ka-226 helicopter adapted for military medical purposes.

In August and October 2019, the brigade received two Mi-8MSB -B helicopters, modernized by Motor Sich JSC. On 31 October 2019, Yehor Shishkin, a businessman from Mykolaiv, presented his personal An-2 aircraft to the Ukrainian Navy and it was inducted into the 10th Naval Aviation Brigade after a ceremony.

In January 2020 , the brigade received an An-2 aircraft that had been confiscated from smugglers. In late 2020, the brigade received a new modernized Mil Mi-2MSB -B helicopter.

On 25 November 2021, the brigade received two more modernized Mil Mi-8MSB-B helicopters.

In early January 2022, the brigade received a new training building equipped with flying simulators, workplaces for personnel training, interactive whiteboards, and a gym with modern sports equipment. Before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the 10th Naval Aviation Brigade was pre-deployed to reserve airfields and airstrips to prevent missile attacks and prevent equipment losses. A Bayraktar TB2 of the brigade distracted the air defense of the Russian cruiser Moskva giving enough time window for it to be hit by a R-360 Neptune. On 2 May 2022, a Bayraktar TB2 of the brigade destroyed two Raptor-class patrol boats of Russian Navy. On 7 May 2022, during the Snake Island campaign, a helicopter of the brigade flown by the commander of Ukrainian Naval Aviation, Ihor Bedzai was attacked by a Russian Su-30 but the Mi-14 evaded gunfire but was hit by a R-73 guided missile killing Ihor Bedzai along with four other personnel (Mykhailo Ihorovych Zaremba, Serhii Mykolayovych Mushchytskyi, Yuriy Pirog, and Ilchuk Vasyl Vasyliovych) on board. On 24 June 2022, the 10th Naval Aviation Brigade was given the honorary name of Colonel Ihor Bedzai. In the coming days, a Russian amphibious assault ship amd two anti-aircraft missile systems "Tor" near Snake Island were hit by the brigade's Bayraktar TB2s. On 8 May 2022, a Bayraktar TB2 of the brigade destroyed an Mi-8 helicopter during an attempted landing on Snake Island. A soldier of the brigade (Yuriy Viktorovych Severnyuk) was killed in combat on 4 October 2022. In November 2022, in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine the United Kingdom announced they were donating three former Royal Navy Westland Sea Kings to Ukrainian Navy which were inducted into the brigade. On 2 July 2023, the brigade was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery".

Structure

• Management and Headquarters
• Fixed Wing Squadron
  • An-2T
  • An-26
  • Be-12
• Helicopter Squadron
  • Ka-27
  • Ka-29
  • Ka-226
  • Mi-14PL
  • Mi-8
  • Mi-9
  • Mi-14
  • Westland Sea King
• UAV Squadron
  • Bayraktar TB2
• Radio, Communication and Technical Support Battalion
• Maintenance Battalion
• Technical and Operational Aircraft equipment Battalion
• Technical and Operational Automobile equipment Battalion
• Material support Company
• Rescue Paratroopers group
• Meteorological group
• Engineering Service
• Guardian Platoon

Commanders

• Colonel Yuryy Volodymyrovych Moskalyov (2004-2006)
• Colonel Khomenko Volodymyr Volodymyrovych (2006-2013)
• Colonel Ihor Volodymyrovych Bedzai (2013-2019)
• Colonel Oleinikov Ilya Mykolayovych (2019-)

Aircraft Operated

Image	Aircraft	Origin	Roles	Notes
Fixed Wing Aircraft
	An-26	Soviet Union	Military Transport Aircraft
	Be-12	Soviet Union	Maritime patrol aircraft/ Anti-Submarine aircraft
	An-2	Soviet Union	Military Transport Aircraft	Privately donated to the 10th separate naval aviation brigade.
Helicopters
	Ka-226	Russia	Medical Helicopter
	Ka-27	Soviet Union	Anti-submarine warfare/Search and Rescue Helicopter
	Ka-29	Soviet Union	Military Transport Helicopter
	Mil Mi-14PS Mil Mi-14PLM Mil Mi-14PL	Soviet Union	Anti-submarine warfare/Search and Rescue Jelicopter
	Mi-8MSB	Ukraine	Multipurpose helicopter	Modernized
	Mi-2MSB	Ukraine	Multipurpose helicopter	Upgraded and Modernized at Vinnytsia Aviation Plant LLC
	Westland Sea King	United Kingdom	Anti-submarine warfare, medium-lift transport and utility helicopter	Donated by Royal Navy
UAVs
	Bayraktar TB2	Turkey	Reconnaissance and Strike UAV

Sources

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132nd Reconnaissance Battalion

uk:132-й окремий розвідувальний батальйон (Україна)

Main article: 132nd Air Assault Reconnaissance Battalion (Ukraine)

132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion
132-й окремий розвідувальний батальйон
Battalion Insignia
Active	2018-present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Assault Forces
Type	Battalion
Role	Reconnaissance
Part of	Ukrainian Air Assault Forces
Garrison/HQ	Zhytomyr
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Russian Invasion of Ukraine August 2024 Kursk Oblast incursion
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Chuprinyuk Dmytro Serhiyovych

132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion is a bataillon of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces subordinated directly to the Air Assault Corps and is tasked with conducting combat reconnaissance operations for the Air Assault Forces. It was established in 2018 and has taken part in multiple combat operations throughout the Russo-Ukrainian war.

History

The battalion was established on October 29, 2018 for the purpose of conducting reconnaissance operations for the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces.

The battalion's personnel took part in Exercise Cambrian Patrol Servicemen of the battalion along with 127 other teams from 27 countries, the competition is considered one amongst the most difficult in Europe, but the battalion managed to secure a second place.

The battalion has seen intensive combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It took part in the Battle for Ovruch with a battalion's sniper (Dmytro Oleksiyovych Karbovsky) being killed in action on 20 March 2022. It also saw combat in Zhytomyr Oblast with a female soldier of the battalion (Polishchuk Victoria Olehivna) being killed on 21 March 2022. A soldier of the battalion (Artem Pastovenskyi) was killed on 22 Match 2022. On 12 April 2022, a soldier of the battalion (Vdovichenko Vadim Viktorovych) was killed while operating in Kharkiv Oblast. The battalion saw heavy combat during the battle of Izium, in May 2022, two soldiers of the battalion (Andriy Meheda and Ivan Zaytec) being killed on 2 May 2022 while on a reconnaissance mission near the city of Izium. On 19 May 2022, another soldier (Oleg Mazur) was killed in an engagement with Russian forces in Izium. A soldier (Maxim Sizov) was killed on 3 July 2022 after being wounded the day prior by a Russian grenade attack. On 17 November 2022, the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery" by the President of Ukraine.

The battalion saw action during the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive with a soldier (Ilya Dotsenko) being killed as a result of a Russian airstrike in Zaporizhzhia. On 7 November 2023, the battalion received new "Atom Military" electric bikes for combat use.

The battalion is taking part in the August 2024 Kursk Oblast incursion with another soldier (Yuriy Andriyovych Pyvovarov) being killed on 31 August 2024 while performing a combat reconnaissance mission in Sheptukhivka. On 7 September 2024, another soldier (Serhiy Oliychuk) was killed in Donetsk Oblast.

Commanders

• Major Horpynych Artem Volodymyrovych (2018-2020)
• Major Matiiv Vasyl Vasyliovych (2020-2022)
• Lieutenant Colonel Gupalyuk Yury Ihorovych (2022-2023)
• Major Chuprinyuk Dmytro Serhiyovych (2023-)

Structure

• Management and Headquarters
• 1st Reconnaissance Company
• 2nd Reconnaissance Company
• 3rd Reconnaissance Company
• 4th reconnaissance Company
• UAV Company
• Technical Intelligence Company
• Logistics Company
• Anti-aircraft missile Platoon
• Communications platoon

135th HQ Battalion

uk:135-й окремий батальйон управління (Україна)

Main article: 135th Headquarters Battalion (Ukraine)

135th Separate Headquarters Battalion
135-й окремий батальйон управління
Battalion Insignia
Active	2015-present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Assault Forces
Type	Battalion
Role	Aerial Assault
Size	~100 personnel
Part of	Ukrainian Air Assault Forces
Garrison/HQ	Zhytomyr
Motto(s)	"Mobility, protection, reliability"
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Russian Invasion of Ukraine Peacekeeping operations Kosovo Force UNSIM UNAMI UNAMIL
Commanders
Current commander	Vadym Kinzerskyi
Insignia
Former Insignia

135th Separate Headquarters Battalion is a bataillon of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces established in 2015 on the basis of the 3rd Separate Field Communication Nodes and is tasked with protection and guarding of the military installations of the Air Assault Forces. In addition to the Russo-Ukrainian war, the battalion has seen action in multiple peacekeeping operations.

History

The battalion was officially established on March 29 , 2015 by the reformation of the 3rd Separate Field Communication Nodes into the 135th Separate Command and Control Battalion of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces. with it's establishment process being completed on May 29, 2015. It was deployed in July 2015 to take part in the War in Donbass on the territory of ATO zone to protect and safeguard the headquarters of other units and military installations. Before the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battalion's strength was 94 servicemen deployed throughout the front, moreover nine personnel were deployed for peacekeeping operations in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Iraq, and Liberia.

In 2019, the battalion was recognized as the best unit of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces.

Structure

• Automobile and Vehicle Company
• Engineering Unit
• Sapper Platoon

Structure

• Lieutenant Colonel Vadym Kinzerskyi

140th Reconnaissance Battalion

uk:140-й окремий розвідувальний батальйон (Україна)

Main article: 140th Marine Reconnaissance Bataillon (Ukraine)

140th Separate Marine Reconnaissance Bataillon
140-й окремий розвідувальний батальйон
Bataillon Insignia
Active	2019-present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Marine Corps
Type	Bataillon
Role	Reconnaissance
Part of	Marine Corps Command
Garrison/HQ	Skadovsk
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	7× (III) 2× (II) 28× (III) 25× 23× 2×
Commanders
Current commander	Oleksandr Mykolayovych Staryna
Insignia
Alternative Insignia
Aircraft flown
Reconnaissance	ASU-1 "Valkyrie"

140th Separate Marine Reconnaissance Bataillon is a bataillon of the Ukrainian Marine Corps established in 2019 as an independent unit subordinated directly to the Marine Corps Command and has seen combat during both the War in Donbass and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, performing reconnaissance and combat operations throughout the entire front.

History

It was officially established on 1 February 2019 by the Ukrainian Marine Corps Commander Lieutenant General Yu.I. Sodol with it's headquarters being the "White Wings" camp complex in Skadovsk community, in the immediate vicinity of the Russian occupied Crimea to conduct observation of Russian actions in the air, land and water near Crimea as well as taking part in international cooperation measures, conducting international exercises,defense and protection of important sites.

In November 2020, the battalion started participating in the War in Donbass as a part of Joint Forces Operation and was fully involved in combat since August 2021.

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battalion saw combat in Zachativkawith a soldier (Gevak Anton) being killed in action on 5 March 2022, while facing a column of tanks and conducting a solo assault destroying a tank using a NLAW and another soldier (Gizimchuk Volodymyr Mykolayovych) being killed in action on 9 March. The battalion also operated in Krasna Poliana, Donetsk Oblast where a soldier (Yury Duman) was killed in action on 10 March 2022. The battalion also saw combat in Solodke in April 2022 with a soldier (Serhii Volodymyrovych Hryshchuk) being killed in action on 3 April. In October 2022, it saw intensive action in Donetsk Oblast with two soldiers (Vladyslav Volodymyrovych Martyniuk and Kolomiets Oleg Volodymyrovych) being killed in combat on 13 October. On 17 November 2022, while performing combat reconnaissance operations in Donetsk Oblast and Luhansk Oblast, two soldiers of the battalion (Ovchynnikov Volodymyr Gennadiyovych) was killed in combat operations near Dibrova in the Luhansk Oblast and another soldier (Anton Tsvetkov)) was killed in action, the same day in Donetsk Oblast. On December 6, 2022, the 140th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion received the Combat Flag. In December 2022, the battalion fought in Lymanske with a soldier (Semka Timofey) being killed on 24 December 2022..

On 17 May 2023, while operating in Donetsk Oblast, a soldier of the battalion (Vyacheslav Volodymyrovych Chekmaryov) was killed in combat. On May 23, 2023, the battalion was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery." In October 2023, the battalion saw combat in Kherson Oblast as a part of the 2023 Ukrainian Counteroffensive. The battalion took part in combat operations in Oleshky and on 5 December 2023, a soldier of the battalion (Volodymyrovych Galushko) was killed in a battle near Tsyurupinsk.

On 8 July 2024, the commander of the battalion's radio communication (Lema Vasyl) was killed in combat.

Commanders

• Oleksandr Mykolayovych Staryna

Structure

• Intelligence Company
• UAV Company "Valkyrie"
• Electronic Intelligence Company
• Artillery and Fire Support Company
• Guard and Protection Unit

Awards

• 7X Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky III
• 2X Order for Courage II
• 28X Order for Courage III
• 25X Medal For Military Service to Ukraine
• 23X Defender of the Motherland Medal
• 2X Medal for Lifesaving (Ukraine)

37th Communications Regiment

uk:37-й окремий полк зв'язку (Україна)

Main article: 37th Communications Regiment (Ukraine)

37th Separate Communications Regiment
37-й окремий полк зв'язку
Regiment Insignia
Active	1999 - present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Navy
Type	Regiment
Role	Communications
Part of	Ukrainian Navy
Garrison/HQ	Odessa
Nickname(s)	Crimean Communication
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War Russian invasion of Crimea Russian Invasion of Ukraine

37th Separate Communications Regiment is a Regiment of the Ukrainian Navy concerned with communications and connections between different units of the Ukrainian Navy. It was established in 1999 in Crimea but after Russian invasion of Crimea, it was relocated to Odessa.

History

It was established in 1999 as the 37th Separate Communications Regiment in Crimea.

In 2014, after the Russian invasion of Crimea, the headquarters of the regiment were transferred to Odessa after the renovations of a former military installation.

On 6 December 2021 , the regiment was officially presented with a Combat Flag.

Structure

• Headquarters
• Communication Centre
• Logistics
• Communication Museum
• Medical Center

3rd Air Assault Battalion

uk:3-й десантно-штурмовий батальйон «Фенікс»

Main article: 3rd Air Assault Battalion (Ukraine)

3rd Air Assault Battalion
3-й десантно-штурмовий батальйон «Фенікс»
Battalion Insignia
Active	2014-present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Assault Forces
Type	Battalion
Role	Aerial Assault
Size	546 personnel
Part of	79th Air Assault Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Mykolaiv
Nickname(s)	Phoenix Battalion
Motto(s)	Fire of fierce hearts
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Roman Kasyanchuk

3rd Air Assault Battalion is a battalion of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces and is subordinated to the 79th Air Assault Brigade. It was established in 2014 as a volunteer formation. It has seen combat in multiple battles during the War in Donbass and Russian invasion of Ukraine including the Shyrokyne standoff, during which it faced significant casualties.

History

The battalion's establishment started on 14 August 2014 with the recruitment of volunteer personnel and it's equipment was brought from donations by organisations, corporations and civilians of Mykolaiv in addition to ten BTR-80 being transferred to the battalion from the Separate Presidential Brigade.

In November 2014, the battalion was transferred to the ATO zone in Mariupol, participating in battles near Hranitne and Shyrokyne, directing artillery strikes that destroyed a large scale separatist warehouse in Hranitne containing significant amounts of equipment. as well as providing assistance to the local civilians, organization of a first aid station and a heating system. It's responsibility area also included the coast of Sea of Azov and Port of Mariupol. In November 2014 the first platoon of the battalion defeated a large column of separatists and the next day a large concentration of separatists disrupting the separatist attack on Mariupol, the first and second platoons also destroyed four BM-21 Grad missile launchers that fired on the outskirts of Mariupol on 24 January 2015. The battalion also saw intensive combat during the Shyrokyne standoff, before the onset of full on hostilities, on 4 February 2015, the battalion conducted a search and strike operation near Shyrokyne with a group of soldiers entering Shyrokyne but they were ambushed fired upon by ATGMs and small arms, a grenade launcher struck their vehicle killing two soldiers of the battalion (Bohdan Vasyliovych Havelya and Oleksandr Mykhailovych Zaichenko) and multiple personnel were wounded. The battalion was also simultaneously operating in Pisky where a soldier (Mykhailo Mykhailovych Gubrichenko) was killed dur to Mortar fire by separatists on the battalion's positions. On 21 February 2015, Shyrokyne was under attack by separatists using mortars and even tanks, the reconnaissance unit of the battalion was ambushed and a soldier (Yevsyukov Oleksandr Evgenovich) was killed, an operation was carried out the next day to relieve the encircled unit during which another soldier (Vakolyuk Volodymyr Pavlovich) was killed in action.

In April 2016, it was deployed to Marinka with it's positions being shelled with heavy weapons on 16 April 2016 during which the battalion lost a lot of equipment and two soldiers were wounded.

On 13 December 2018, while operating in the territory of Joint Forces Operation, a soldier of the battalion (Viktor Kuropyatnik) was killed by separatist sniper fire.

Structure

The current structure of the battalion is as follows:

• 1st Amphibious Assault Company
• 2nd Amphibious Assault Company
• 3rd Amphibious Assault Company
• Mortar battery
• Howitzer battery
• Fire Support Company
• Anti-aircraft Artillery Platoon
• Anti-aircraft missile Platoon
• Reconnaissance platoon
• Sniper platoon
• Communications department
• UAV department
• Engineering and Technical Platoon
• Headquarter Platoon
• Medical center

Commanders

• Koleynyk Semyon Andriyovych
• Serhiy Pochtarenko
• Roman Kasyanchuk

Equipment

• BTR-70s
• BTR-80s
• Kalashnikov rifles
• PK machine guns
• NSV machine guns
• AGS-30
• D-30 122 mm howitzer 2A18s
• Infantry fighting vehicles
• Reconnaissance Vehicles

99th Headquarters and Support Battalion

uk:99-й окремий батальйон управління та забезпечення (Україна)

Main article: 99th Headquarters and Support Battalion (Ukraine)

99th Headquarters and Support Battalion
99-й окремий батальйон управління та забезпечення
Battalion Insignia
Active	2016-present
Country	Ukraine
Allegiance	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Special Operations Forces
Type	Battalion
Role	Rear support, Armament, Morale and psychological support and Combat support
Part of	Ukrainian Special Operations Forces
Garrison/HQ	Brovary
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Pavliy Oleksandr Stepanovych
Insignia
Field Insignia

99th Headquarters and Support Battalion is a separate and independent battalion of the Special Operations Forces tasked mostly with management, logistics and rear support but also to some extent, combat support to other units of the SOF. It was established in 2016 and is garrisoned at Brovary.

History

The battalion was established on 14 March 2016, along with the creation of the Special Operations Forces to ensure the provide support to SOF mainly in four fields: rear support, armament, morale and psychological support and combat support.

The battalion was initially garrisoned at Berdychiv in Zhytomyr Oblast but was later transferred to Brovary in Kyiv Oblast.

Since August 2017, the 99th Separate Command and Support Battalion has been providing support to other units of Special Operations Forces during the War in Donbass and later in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The battalion's volleyball team also won the first veteran volleyball championship in Ukraine.

Commanders

• Pavliy Oleksandr Stepanovych

122nd Air Assault Battalion

Main article: 122nd Airmobile Battalion (Ukraine)

uk:122-й окремий аеромобільний батальйон (Україна)

122nd Airmobile Battalion
122-й окремий аеромобільний батальйон
Battalion Insignia
Active	2014-present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Assault Forces
Type	Battalion
Role	Aerial Assault
Part of	81st Aeromobile Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Donetsk Oblast
Nickname(s)	Battalion of Cyborgs
Motto(s)	Hell Hardened
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Lunyov Oleksandr Ihorovych
Insignia
Flag

122nd Airmobile Battalion is a battalion of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces and is subordinated to the 81st Airmobile Brigade. It was established in 2014 on the basis of 3rd Airborne Battalion of the 80th Air Assault Brigade. It has seen combat in multiple battles during the War in Donbass and Russian invasion of Ukraine. It's also amongst the battalions of Cyborgs for it's heroic defense of the Donetsk Airport.

History

The battalion was established as a part of the 81st Airmobile Brigade in 2014 on the basis of the 3rd Airborne Battalion of the 80th Air Assault Brigade and was immediately deployed to Donetsk Airport and took part in the Second Battle of Donetsk Airport from December 2014 till the end of the battle. A soldier (Kushnir Yury Ivanovich) was killed on 18 January. On 19 January 2015, a soldier of the battalion (Buzenko Volodymyr Petrovych) was killed in combat in the terminal of the Donetsk Airport. A soldier of the battalion (Valentin Leonidovych Opanasenko) and the battalion's assistant commander (Andriy Mykolayovych Karpyuk) were killed on 20 January 2015 as a result of the collapse of a terminal of Donetsk Airport due to separatist shelling.

In early 2015, the battalion saw combat near Avdiivka and on 3 April 2015, a soldier of the battalion (Andriy Mykolayovych Karpyuk) along with two other soldiers of the 81st Brigade were killed and two more wounded with one succumbing to his injuries two days later.

In early 2016, the battalion saw action during the battle for Niu York with a soldier of the battalion (Valentin Mykolayovych Churikov) being killed on 7 April 2016 as a result of shelling and another soldier (Serhii Volodymyrovych Isaev) being killed on 25 April 2016 as a result of a mine explosion. Throughout 2016, the battalion also saw heavy combat in Avdiivka with a soldier of the battalion (Andriy Mykolayovych Popov) being killed on 26 June 2016 and another soldier (Taras Mykolayovych Novoselov) being killed the next day. On 6 July 2016, the battalion's positions in Avdiivka were shelled by separatists killing two soldiers of the battalion (Oleg Lysevych Stepanovych and Sergeyev Volodymyr Ihorovych) and wounding three others. The battalion's positions were again shelled on the night of 13 July 2016 near Avdiivka using mortar and artillery killing a soldier of the battalion (Mamchiy Stanislav Yuriyovych). On 24 July 2016, three paratroopers of the battalion engaged a separatist squad near Avdiivka, although the paratroopers were outnumbered but still the paratroopers inflicted heavy causalities on the separatists but amongst the three, two (Arsienko Ruslan Leonidovych and Golub Oleh Volodymyrovych) were killed and the third unknown paratrooper was wounded. On 17 August 2016, the battalion's positions in Avdiivka were again shelled by separatists using mortars killing a soldier of the battalion (Serhii Petrovych Kovalchuk) of the battalion. On 16 September 2016 , while performing a combat demining mission in Avdiivka during which a soldier of the battalion (Tryvolenko Vladyslav Volodymyrovych) was killed as a result of mine explosion while saving the lives of other personnel.

The battalion engaged separatists in Chermalyk in 2019 with a soldier of the battalion (Fursov Yevhen Oleksandrovych) being killed on 23 February 2019 as a result of a direct ATGM hit.

On 14 February 2021, an explosion went off in Novoluhanske killing three soldiers including one soldier of the battalion (Myronenko Dmytro Olegovich), the cause of the explosion wasn't determined.

On 17 November 2022, the battalion was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery" for it's actions during the Russo-Ukrainian war.

On 6 February 2024, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a soldier of the battalion (Ivan Ivanovych Honcharenko) was killed in action while heroically defending his position in Bilohorivka, Luhansk Oblast and was posthumously awarded the "Hero of Ukraine", the highest military award for Ukrainian personnel.

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Valery Kurko (2014-2015)
• Lt. Col. Gurin Serhii Gennadiyovych (2015-2017)
• Lunyov Oleksandr Ihorovych (2017-)

Structure

• 1st Air Assault Company
• 2nd Air Assault Company
• 3rd Air Assault Company
• Fire Support Company
• FPV Drone Unit "Krabs Team"
• Mortar battery
• Howitzer battery
• Support Platoons

90th Air Assault Battalion

uk:90-й окремий аеромобільний батальйон (Україна)

Main article: 90th Airmobile Battalion (Ukraine)

90th Airmobile Battalion
90-й окремий аеромобільний батальйон
Battalion Insignia
Active	2014-present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Assault Forces
Type	Battalion
Role	Aerial Assault
Part of	81st Aeromobile Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Kostiantynivka
Nickname(s)	Senior Lieutenant Ivan Zubkov Battalion Battalion of Cyborgs
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Tsiba Vladyslav Vladyslavovich

90th Airmobile Battalion "Senior Lieutenant Ivan Zubkov" is a battalion of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces and is subordinated to the 81st Airmobile Brigade. It was established in 2014 on the basis of 95th Air Assault Brigade. It has seen combat in multiple battles during the War in Donbass and Russian invasion of Ukraine. It's also called the battalion of Cyborgs for it's heroic defense of the Donetsk Airport.

History

The battalion was officially established on 16 September 2014 on the basis of the personnel from 95th Air Assault Brigade, as a part of the 81st Airmobile Brigade with Major Kuzminykh Oleg Volodymyrovych taking the command of the battalion. It was trained at the 190th Training Center of the Air Assault Forces in Zhytomyr Oblast.

In late 2014, it was deployed at the Donetsk Airport replacing the 79th Air Assault Brigade and 95th Air Assault Brigade which were exhausted and needed rotation, and started it's first combat operations during the Second Battle of Donetsk Airport. The battalion's first casualty was Andriy Tereshchenko who was killed in action at the Donetsk Airport on 2 December 2014. On 8 December 2014, three personnel of the battalion (Mykola Viktorovych Petruchenko, Serhii Mykolayovych Chop and Andriy Olegovich Remenyuk) were killed near Donetsk when separatists attacked their positions in Pisky. Since mid December, the separatist outposts would inspect the battalion's vehicles so they transported grenades and cartridges in tires and in double bottoms, the battalion was supposed to be replaced before the new year but was redeployed to fight during the Second Battle of Donetsk Airport in mid January 2015. On 16 January, the battalion's positions were attacked by separatists using chemical weapons but caused no causalities. The battalion saw heavy combat on 19 January 2015, with five personnel (Vasyl Leonidovych Grigoriev, Havrilyuk Andriy Petrovych, Oleh Petrovych Musienko, Oleksiy Anatoliyovych Panchenko, and Yevhen Viktorovych Yatsina ) in the battles, in and around the new terminal of the Donetsk Airport. The next day saw even more intensive combat with sixteen personnel of the battalion (Alekseychuk Vladyslav Volodymyrovych, Hasyuk Vitaly Arkadiyovych, Dmytro Yuriyovych Franyshyn, Gububa Volodymyr Mykolayovych, Oleg Chernysh Chernysh, Chupylka Anatoly Mykhailovych, Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Pitel, Prysiazhniuk Ruslan Anatoliyovych, Leonid Volodymyrovych Shevchuk, Buyluk Anatoliy Andriyovych, Ivan Ivanovych Zubkov, Serhii Mykolayovych Zulinsky, Yuriy Leonidovych Osaulko, Oleksandr Ivanovych Kondratyuk, Ivan Mykolayovych Marchenko and Oleksiy Volodymyrovych Marchenko) being killed in action throughout the airport while attempting to lift the environment to evacuate the wounded and in combat operations throughout the Donetsk Airport and surrounding areas. In addition three MTLBs, a truck, a military ambulance and an APC of the battalion were also destroyed by separatists on 20 January. Moreover, 15 personnel of the battalion including it's commander Lt Col Kuzminykh Oleg Volodymyrovych were captured by separatists on January 20 and later released on 22 May. The fighting continued the next day with three more personnel (Ihor Viktorovych Bilyk, Branovytskyi Ihor Yevhenovich and Konoshenko Ruslan Serhiyovych) being killed in action. In total, during the Second Battle of Donetsk Airport, the battalion suffered 26 KIA and 60 wounded while the separatists suffered hundreds of casualties. Although the airport fell to separatists, but the defenders due to their heroic actions were named as Cyborgs. Even after the battle for the airport was over, the battalion continued to occupy all routes to it from Opytne, Vodiane and Ocheretyne with heavy fighting taking place along the Minsk II, with separatists attempting a large scale assault on battalion's positions on 20 March 2015 from the direction of airport but the separatists had to retreat after facing heavy losses.

Then the battalion continued fighting in Donetsk Oblast with a soldier (Andriy Stepanovych Horbenko) being killed in Opytne on 19 February, another soldier (Yaroslav Ivanovich Krevogubets) being killed outside the airport on 22 February 2015 and three more personnel (Oleksandr Ivanovych Batenko, Oleg Volodymyrovych Bykov and Hnatyuk Volodymyr Volodymyrovych) being killed in Vodiane, Opytne and Avdiivka on 26 February 2015. On 20 March 2015, the battalion successfully stopped an infiltration attempt by separatists in Opytne but a soldier (Maksym Volodymyrovych Rydzanich) was killed and two more were wounded in the engagement. It also saw action in Kostiantynivka with a soldier (Yatsun Oleksandr Vasyliovych) being killed by separatist shelling on 19 April 2015. On 30 December 2015, the battalion received the honorary name of the Hero of Ukraine, Senior Lieutenant Ivan Zubkov who was amongst personnel of the unit being killed in action during the Second Battle of Donetsk Airport directing artillery strikes till his last breath.

The battalion saw actions in Horlivka after the Battle of Horlivka during which on 10 January 2016, a soldier of the battalion (Avramchuk Viktor Viktorovych) was killed by separatist attack on the battalion's positions in Zaytseve. It also saw action near Avdiivka and it's positions were shelled on 25 March with a soldier (Oleg Oleksandrovich Dovbnya) being killed and throughout April, it saw operational success, destroying separatist mortars and two separatist reconnaissance squads, with it's personnel seeing combat behind the separatist lines as well as repelling separatist attacks on the battalion's positions during which a soldier (Kabushka Myroslav Oleksiyovych) was killed on 14 April, another (Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Balkovy) on 23 April and a third soldier (Cyklauri Revazo Shotayevich) on 29 April. On 23 May 2016, two soldiers of the battalion (Oleksandr Stepanovych Biryukov and Andriy Yaroslavovych Smilnytskyi) were killed in combat operations in Avdiivka and another soldier (Efremov Dmytro Serhiyovych) was killed in Avdiivka on 25 May.

The battalion performed demining operations in Kurakhovo and Marinka starting in March 2017 during which a soldier (Chipenko Rostyslav Anatoliyovych) was killed on 8 May 2017 as a result of mine explosion while saving the lives of four other personnel.

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battalion saw intensive combat. The battalion participated in the Battle of Izium defending Kamyanka since March 2022 with fierce fighting taking place during which two soldiers (Stroganov Dmytro Dmytrovych and Ruslan Yuriyovych Pavlov) was killed in action on 16 March 2022. On 17 May 2022, the battalion's positions in Donetsk Oblast were shelled by Russian forces resulting in the death of one personnel (Serhii Volodymyrovych Kulyk) near Bohorodychne. On 20 May 2022, the battalion engaged Russian forces in Bohorodychne during which a soldier (Krymskyi Ivan Stepanovych) was killed in action. The battalion's fire support company also bore heavy casualties throughout June 2022 with a soldier (Volodymyr Karpluk) being killed on June 17, another (Oleg Hryban) on June 19, two more personnel (Andriy Kholodov and Serhii Olegovich Sokolovsky) on June 29. Two more personnel were killed in November one (Kordyukov Volodymyr) on November 6 and another (Vasyl Dmytrovych Dubrovnyi) on November 7, 2022. On 17 November 2022, the battalion was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery".

The battalion saw combat throughout Luhansk Oblast in 2023 with a soldier (Andrii Volodymyrovych Artkleber) being killed on January 17 and another (Viktor Hryhorovych Sheludko) on 2 May 2023 near Bilohorivka.

The battalion again saw action near Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast in 2024 with a soldier (Serhiy Prysakar) being killed on 11 June 2024.

Commanders

• Lieutenant Colonel Kuzminykh Oleg Volodymyrovych (2014-2015)
• Colonel Oleksandr Viktorovych Lykhman (2015-2018)
• Lieutenant Colonel Vadim Anatoliyovych Mukhin (2018-2019)
• Lieutenant Colonel Ruslan Volodymyrovych Maryshev (2019-2022)
• Tsiba Vladyslav Vladyslavovich (2022-)

Structure

• 1st Air Assault Company
• 2nd Air Assault Company
• 3rd Air Assault Company
• Fire Support Company
• Mortar battery
• Howitzer battery
• Support Platoons

Sources

• Книга пам'яті полеглих за Україну (The Memory Book for the fallen soldiers of the 81st Brigade) Archived 25 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine

5th Battalion Tactical Group

uk:5-та батальйонна тактична група (Україна)

Main article: 5th Battalion Tactical Group (Ukraine)

5th Battalion Tactical Group
5-та батальйонна тактична група
Battalion Tactical Group Insignia
Active	2015-present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Assault Forces
Type	Battalion tactical group
Role	Combined arms warfare
Part of	81st Aeromobile Brigade
Garrison/HQ	Talakivka
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Col. Ishkulov Emil Shamilovich
Insignia
Armband Badge

5th Battalion Tactical Group is a Battalion tactical group of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces and is subordinated to 81st Aeromobile Brigade of the Air Assault Forces. It was established in 2015 as a combined arms warfare unit and since then, has taken part in multiple engagements. It's garrisoned at Talakivka in Poltava Oblast.

History

On December 31 2014, the directive for establishment of the battalion at Kremenchuk was signed and it was supposed to be headquartered at the base of 107th Rocket Artillery Regiment, but due to space unavailability the plan was ultimately changed in favor of establishing a new base at Zhytomyr.

It's establishment started at the 37th combined military training ground near Zhytomyr in March 2015 and the unit received personnel, equipment and weapons, and additional training was carried out till June 2015. Many volunteers, including the famous writer, Oleg Anatoliyovych Chuyko also volunteered as a part of the battalion and Oleg Anatoliyovych Chuyko became the battalion's first commander.

On June 12, 2015, after complete preparation it was deployed to ATO zone especially at the city of Mykolaivka in Donetsk Oblast. It became a part of the 81st Aeromobile Brigade on 16 June 2015.

In January 2019, the battalion was deployed from Mykolaivka to Terentiivka.

The battalion took part in the Battle of Sumy, during which on 24 February 2024, the commander of the battalion's logistics unit (Oleg Anatoliyovych Kulakovsky) was killed in action as a result of shelling by Russian forces at a battalion convoy near Sumy

In March 2022, the battalion was deployed to Zaporizhzhia Oblast where since then, it has been actively taking part in the Battle of Huliaipole.

Commanders

• Oleg Anatoliyovych Chuyko (2015)
• Gerasimenko Ihor Leonidovych (2016-2021)
• Ishkulov Emil Shamilovich (2022-)

148th Artillery Brigade

uk:148-ма окрема артилерійська бригада (Україна)

Main article: 148th Air Assault Artillery Brigade (Ukraine)

148th Separate Artillery Brigade (2023-) 148th Separate Howitzer Self-propelled Artillery Division (2015-2023)
148-ма окрема артилерійська бригада
Brigade Insignia
Active	2015-present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Assault Forces
Type	Brigade
Role	Artillery Operations
Part of	7th Air Assault Corps
Garrison/HQ	Zhytomyr
Nickname(s)	Zhytomyr Brigade
Motto(s)	Flame of victory
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Decorations	For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current commander	Col. Maksym Lanovy

148th Separate Artillery Brigade "Zhytomyr" formerly called as the 148th Separate Howitzer Self-propelled Artillery Division is an artillery brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces and till 2023, it was subordinated to the 81st Airmobile Brigade. It is based at the city of Zhytomyr and it's honorary name is also taken from the city's name.

History

The 148th brigade was initially created as the 148th Artillery Division in March 2015 as a part of the 81st Airmobile Brigade at the city of Druzhkivka and immediately started combat operations during the War in Donbass starting in July 2015 by providing artillery support during the Battle of Donetsk Airport and then supporting operations near Horlivka in January 2016 near Opytny and Vodiane until March 2016 and then in Novgorod for 8 months and then near Avdiivka. Then it took part in Battle of Svitlodarsk in December 2016 and in combat operations in Marinka Raion in 2017. On 6 December 2021, while operating in Kramatorsk, the division was presented with a combat flag.

In March 2022, it saw combat in the village of Sholomky with a soldier of the division (Andriy Tarasovych) being killed in action on 2 March while providing combat support. AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma UAVs arrived in April 2022 as foreign aid during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and are currently operated by the division. On November 17 2022, the division was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery". On 4 September 2023, the division became a brigade and was announced to be operating in Zaporizhzhia Oblast as a part of the Tavria operational-strategic group carrying out precise artillery strikes using M777 howitzers. On August 23, 2024, the brigade was awarded the honorary title of "Zhytomyr".

Equipment

The brigade operates artillery pieces, mostly the M777 howitzer as well as strike UAVs such as the AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma.

383rd UAV Regiment

uk:383-тя окрема бригада безпілотних авіаційних комплексів (Україна)

Main article: 383rd Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Brigade (Ukraine)

383rd Separate Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Brigade (2023-) 383rd Separate Remotely Controlled Aircraft Regiment (1992-2023)
Brigade Insignia
Active	1987-present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Air Force
Type	Brigade
Role	Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operations
Part of	Unmanned Systems Forces
Engagements	Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current commander	Dzyaniy Andrii Anatoliyovych
Insignia
Former Insignia

The 383rd Separate Brigade of Unmanned Aviation Complexes is a unit of the Ukrainian Air Force armed with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and is directly subordinated to the Air Force command. It was established during the Soviet era as a reconnaissance UAV Regiment. It is the only unit of the Ukrainian Air Force operating Tupolev Tu-141, Tupolev Tu-143 and Bayraktar TB2.

History

The brigade is a specialized UAV Brigade and is the only brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles such as Tupolev Tu-141, Tupolev Tu-143 and Bayraktar TB2.

In 1992, after the Dissolution of Soviet Union, the 383rd Unmanned Aerial Reconnaissance Vehicle Regiment of the Soviet Armed Forces and the Military unit 47040 came under jurisdiction of Ukraine and were merged to form 383rd Unmanned Aerial Vehicular Reconnaissance Regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force. On January 18 1992, all personnel of the regiment swore the oath of loyalty to Ukraine becoming one of the first units to do so. The regiment was armed with Tupolev Tu-141 and Tupolev Tu-143 UAVs..

Throughout it's operational history, it saw action in 3 exercise carrying out 78 launches of Tupolev Tu-141 and 218 launches of Tupolev Tu-143 reconnaissance aircraft at the sites of Shymkent, Mary, Baherove, Cape Chauda and Kyiv-Olexandrivskyi amongst others.

From 2014 to 2015, the regiment's Tupolev Tu-141 UAVs performed reconnaissance operations against separatists in the ATO zone.

On April 5 2014, the deployment of Tupolev Tu-143 UAVs started with test flights being carried out on April 10 2014. On August 1 2014, the separatists claimed shooting down a Tupolev Tu-143 in Shakhtarsk. However, it was reported to have been stolen from Ukrainian stockpiles. On November 19 2014, the Tupolev Tu-143 in reserve from the Soviet era were revamped.

On February 3 2015, a Tupolev Tu-143 was shot down by separatists near Irmino in Luhansk Oblast . On February 10 2015, during the February 2015 Kramatorsk rocket attack, two personnel of the regiment (Hlubokov Volodymyr Petrovych and Shmeretsky Serhiy Vasyliovych) were killed in action.

On 25 April 2017, a soldier of the regiment (Melnyk Ivan Oleksandrovich) was killed in the Battle of Horlivka while working in conjunction with the 95th Air Assault Brigade. On 1 June 2017, the military unit celebrated its 30th anniversary and a memorial for fallen personnel of the regiment was opened.

In 2018, the regiment was officially recognized as the best military intelligence and reconnaissance unit of the Ukrainian Air Force.

On March 20, 2019, the regiment received the first operational tactical strike drones, the Bayraktar TB2 and is the first unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the only regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force to obtain them.

On October 26, 2021, a Bayraktar TB2 attacked Russian mercenaries and damaged a howitzer which had shelled Ukrainian positions. The Bayraktar TB2 started reconnaissance patrols throughout Ukraine starting from Spring 2021 and took part in Zapad 2021 exercises in April 2021. On 9 April 2021, Bayraktar TB2 carried out reconnaissance in separatist held territory in addition to flying over Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Kharkiv. On September 28 2021, a Bayraktar TB2 flew over Volnovakha and Kurakhove. On October 26, 2021, a Bayraktar TB2 destroyed a separatist artillery unit in Hranitne. In November 2021, a Bayraktar TB2 destroyed a Russian cannon violating ceasefire agreement forcing the separatists to stop shelling. The location of the strike was geolocated to be 13 km from the front line, south of Boikivske.

On 24 February 2022, the day of invasion, four Bayraktar TB2 drones stationed at Chuhuiv Air base were abandoned and later destroyed on the ground by Ukrainian Forces meanwhile the People's Militia of the Luhansk People's Republic claimed it shot down two TB2 drones near the city of Luhansk. On 26 February 2022, two TB2 drones were claimed shot down near Shchastia. On February 28 2022, the regiment carried out 2 strikes on Russian targets using Bayraktar TB2 UAVs destroying column of Russian equipment in the Kherson Oblast and a Buk air defense system near Malyn. On 2 March 2022, with the help of Bayraktar UAVs, the regiment destroyed 180 units of Russian equipment in Sumy Oblast. including a Pantsir which was later studied by Ukrainian Armed Forces On 8 March 2022, a Tu-141 reconnaissance drone was reported to have crashed in Ukraine. On March 12, a Bayraktar Uragan rocket system and also destroyed one of the headquarters of the Russian 35th Army, several electronic warfare and lower-level headquarters. On 17 March 2022, a Bayraktar TB2 was shot down over Kyiv; Russia published images of the drone wreckage. A second TB2 drone was shot down on 29 March 2022, in eastern Ukraine. On 2 April a third TB-2 drone was shot down. On 26 and 27 April, three additional TB2 drones were destroyed, two in Kursk Oblast and the third in Belgorod Oblast, Russia, by a Pantsir-S1. On 1 May, a TB2 drone with registration S51T was shot down in Kursk region, Russia. TB2 losses amounted to seven units confirmed visually. On 7 May, a TB2 drone attacked and destroyed a Russian Mil Mi-8 transport helicopter as it was unloading passengers on Snake Island. In the same deployment, a TB2 drone destroyed a Tor missile launcher on the island, while a second launcher was destroyed as it was being unloaded from a landing craft. This cleared the way for a bombing run by a Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 'Flanker' aircraft against buildings on the island. On 23 May 2022, the remains of a Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2, tail number 75, were found in Romanian territorial waters by Romanian authorities. The drone was likely shot down during the Snake Island attacks of 7 May. At the end of July 2022, Russian military released video of the destruction of a TB2 using a Lancet munition. On 3 July 2022, the governor of the Kursk region wrote on Telegram that "our air defenses shot down two Ukrainian Tu-141 drones". As of 12 September 2022, at least 95 units of Russian equipment were confirmed to have been destroyed using the Bayraktar TB2s On 5 December 2022, explosions were reported at two Russian airbases: the one at Engels-2 reportedly damaged two Tu-95s according to Baza; the other at the Dyagilevo military airbase near Ryazan, destroyed a fuel truck, damaged a Tu-22M3 and killed three, injuring five, the attacks were carried out by Tupolev Tu-141. On 26 December 2022, at midnight, explosions were again reported at Engels-2. Air sirens were reported being heard at the base and surrounding areas. The local governor Roman Busargin reported no damage to "civilian infrastructure". Three people from the “technical staff” were reported to be killed. According to Russian media the attack was foiled but Ukrainian and Russian social media accounts reported a number of bombers to have been destroyed. A modified Tupolev Tu-141 was used to undertake the attack.

On February 6, 2023, a modified Tu-141 of the regiment fell near the city of Kaluga, deep inside Russian territory after allegedly being stuck in tree branches. On 26 March 2023, Russia stated that it had downed a Tupolev Tu-141 near Kireyevsk using a Polye-21 jamming system, resulting in three casualties and damage to an apartment block. On May 4 2023, during a planned flight over Kyiv, a TB2 was hijacked and then destroyed by Ukrainian Forces to prevent capture. In August 2023, the 383rd Regiment had became the 383rd UAV brigade. On August 5, the 34th Separate Squadron of the brigade was assigned the name of Colonel Ruslan Tyukh. On August 22 2023, it officially received a new regimental insignia from the Air Force command, showing the silver head of a Kestrel.

Structure

• Management & Headquarters
• 34th Separate UAV Complexes Aviation Squadron "Colonel Ruslan Tyukh"

Commanders

• Oleg Lutsenko (2008-?)
• Vitaly Mykhailovych Voitsikh (?-?)
• Serhiy Burdenyuk (2019-2021)
• Dzyaniy Andrii Anatoliyovych (2021-)

14th UAV Regiment

uk:14-й окремий полк безпілотних авіаційних комплексів (Україна)

14th Separate Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Regiment is a Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces, which was originally established in 2023 as a separate regiment of the Ukrainian Ground Forces and has seen combat during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine including combat operations on Russian territory.

History

It was established in 2023 as a part of the Ukrainian Ground Forces as a specialized regiment for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

In November 2023, the regiment saw combat action in the Zaporizhia Oblast as a part of the 2023 Ukrainian Counteroffensive, and struck multiple Russian positions in Oleshky. The battalion was involved in supporting combat operations in Robotyne and om November 3, 2023 a soldier of the regiment (Davidyuk Taras Dmytrovych) was killed near Robotyne. Then it was involved in the Battle of Avdiivka with a soldier (Mykhailo Ughryniuk Mytnyk) being killed on 23 November 2023.

In February 2024, the regiment performed combat operations along with the 46th Aeromobile Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces.

On July 30, 2024, deputy battalion commander Ihor Sholtys inaugurated a simulation and training center for the regiment's personnel.

On August 2 2024, soon after the establishment of Unmanned Systems Forces, the regiment was transferred from Ukrainian Ground Forces to Unmanned Systems Forces. On August 3, 2024, the regiment was formally transferred with about 500 people attending the transfer ceremony.

From August 8 2024, Regiment's 3rd battalion "Nachtigal" has been participating in August 2024 Kursk Oblast incursion providing combat support.

Commanders

• Karas Evgeny Vasyliovych (2023-)

References

• 1st UAV Battalion
• 2nd UAV Battalion
• 3rd UAV Battalion "Nightingale"

385th Unmanned Surface Vehicles Brigade

uk:385-та окрема бригада морських безпілотних комплексів спеціального призначення
uk:Українські безпілотні надводні апарати під час Російсько-української війни (з 2022)

385th Unmanned Surface Vehicles Brigade is a Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces. It was established in August 2023 as a part of Ukrainian Navy operated by USV operatives from GUR and SBU. It is the world's first and currently, the only military unit dedicated to the operation of Unmanned Surface Vehicles.

History

The existence of Ukrainian USVs has been public knowledge since their first combat use by the Ukrainian Navy in September 2022 during a raid in Sevastopol and since then the USVs have been used on combat on multiple occasions to destroy Russian assets, mostly in the Black Sea.

In August 2023, the brigade was officially established as the first specialized brigade concerned with Unmanned Surface Vehicles in the world and on August 24, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky presented the newly created brigade with a combat flag.

In August 2023, the Russians created a barricade near the Crimean Bridge to protect it against Ukrainian USVs, but it was destroyed by USVs in November 2023.

On 14 September 2023, two Russian Project 22160 patrol ships were damaged by Ukrainian USVs and in addition to the two patrol ships, the Russian corvette Samum was also hit by Sea Baby USVs with considerable damage being seen in a later video of the ship.

In October 2023, the Project 22160 patrol ship Pavlo Derzhavin was damaged by a Sea Baby USV attack., Similarly the tugboat Mykolai Muru was also damaged by a USV attack in October 2023.

In December 2023 the Russian demining, reconnaissance and hydrographic ship Volodymyr Kozytskyi was damaged by a Ukrainian Sea Baby USV.

Footage of 1 February 2024 attack on Ivanovets

On 1 February 2024, the Main Directorate of Intelligence published a video of the MAGURA V5 attack on the Russian corvette Ivanovets. On February 14 2024, the large amphibious assault ship Tsezar Kunikov was sunk by Ukrainian MAGURA V5 near Alupka.

On March 5, 2024, the large amphibious assault ship Sergey Kotov was sunk by Ukrainian MAGURA V5 near the Kerch Strait.

On 6 May 2024, Russia released footage of a Ka-29 using gunfire on a Sea Baby USV of the brigade. The drone was armed with a R-73 infrared missile, to defend it from helicopters. One missile appeared to have been fired before it was destroyed by gun fire.

On 30 May 2024, the Main Directorate of Intelligence confirmed the destruction of two Russian boats of the KC-701 Tuna type with the help of MAGURA V5 strike drones.

On June 24, 2024, the Security Service of Ukraine, reported that Sea Bab USVs had laid more than 15 Naval mines near Crimea and these had damaged four Russian warships.

On 10 August 2024, a MAGURA V5 of the brigade destroyed a Russian KS 701 Tunets high-speed boat near the settlement of Chornomorske.

Personnel and Equipment

The USV operatives of the brigade are mostly the operatives from the Main Directorate of Intelligence and Security Service of Ukraine and most other personnel come from the Ukrainian Navy. The brigade is known to operate multiple types of USVs including:

Type	Image	Origin	Purpose	Quantity	Production Cost
MAGURA V5		GUR	Surveillance, reconnaissance, patrolling, search and rescue, mine countermeasures, maritime security, and combat missions.	N/A	$273,000
Sea Baby		SBU	Kamikaze and combat operations	N/A	$232,407
MAMAI		SBU	Kamikaze and combat operations	N/A	N/A

78th Air Assault regiment

uk:78-й окремий десантно-штурмовий полк (Україна)

78th Airborne Assault Regiment "Herts" is a Regiment of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces established in 2022 during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and has seen intensive combat actions, especially in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk Oblasts and has endured heavy casualties during it's operations. It is under the command of the 7th Air Assault Corps.

History

It was established in 2022 after the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and took part in the Defense of Kyiv. Then during the Battle of Enerhodar, the regiment launched an aerial assault to liberate the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant but was unsuccessful in achieving it's objectives.

The regiment's personnel then underwent a five-week long military training course. The regiment saw combat during the Battle of Bakhmut during which a soldier of the regiment (Denys Pryshchep) was killed by a mine explosion. The regiment took part in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive starting from June 2023. During the counteroffensive it saw combat in the village of Mala Tokmachka with a soldier of the regiment (Oleksandr Petrovych Kapizh) being killed in action on 20 June 2023, the commander of ATGM unit (Samanyuk Yury Yuriyovych) being killed on 25 June 2023 and another soldier (Oleksandr Serhiyevich Bortnik) being killed on 2 July 2023, the fighting continued with two more soldiers (Prokopenko Vadym Sergeyevich and Dmytro Vitalyovich Lysenko) being killed on 8 July 2023. Then, it took part in the battle for Robotyne as a part of the counteroffensive with two soldiers of the regiment (Yaroslav Vyacheslavovych Mamuliev and Andrii Anatoliyovych Lyuts) being killed in combat on 26 July 2023. Then it took part in the offensive towards Verbove with four soldiers of the regiment being killed in action (Ihor Shevchuk on 11 October 2023, Serhii Dmytrovych Pavlichenko on 18 November 2023, Ihor Olegovich on 7 December 2023 and Ivanov Volodymyr Petrovych on 11 December 2023). Anton Drobovych also joined the regiment in 2023.

With the resumption of hostilities in Robotyne, a soldier of the regiment (Kasiyan Vasyl Vasyliovych) was killed in action on 20 January 2024. Then, the regiment was deployed to Donetsk Oblast and saw heavy combat, two soldiers of the regiment (Oleksandr Kozharko and Ivan Volodymyrovych Shadursky) were killed on 14 March 2024. The regiment took part in engagements near Tonenke and on March 20, 2024 while performing a combat mission an officer of the regiment, a public figure and the commander of AKS Assault Company (Oleksandr Serdyukov Serdyukov) was killed in action while saving his comrades. Them it also saw combat action in Netailove with a soldier (Roman Anatoliyovych Kolisnichenko) being killed in action on 6 April 2024. On 17 April 2024, another soldier (Oleksandr Kuharchuk) was killed in Donetsk Oblast. The battalion also participated in engagements near Kurakhove with two soldiers (Oleksandr Kuharchuk and Dmytro Viktorovych Bozhko) being killed on April 17, 2024. Another soldier (Livach Rostislav) was killed in Donetsk Oblast on 6 June 2024. The battalion was also engaged in the Battle of Bakhmut and on 11 June 2024, a female soldier of the regiment (Ryazantseva Oleksandra Yuriivna) was killed near Bakhmut.

Structure

The regiment is composed of the following subunits.

• 1st Airborne Assault Battalion
• 2nd Airborne Assault Battalion
• Fire Support Company
  • ATGM Platoon
• Avanguard Assault Squadron

Commanders

• Vyacheslav Ponamarenko (2022-)

Equipment

• H10 Poseidon UAVs
• DAF motor vehicles
• DAF Trucks
• Foden Trucks

505th Marine Battalion

uk:505-й окремий батальйон морської піхоти (Україна)

505th Marine Bataillon is a bataillon of the 37th Marine Brigade of the Ukrainian Marine Corps established in February 2023 during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and has continued to perform various combat operations mostly in the Dnieper theatre of the war.

History

The battalion was established on 28 February 2023 during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine as a part of the 37th Marine Brigade.

In April 2023, the battalion received new equipment from Bulgaria including the MG-1 machine guns.

During the 2023 Ukrainian Counteroffensive, the battalion saw intensive action in the Dnieper campaign especially during the landing incursion at Krynky. The battalion's personnel operated at Krynky from December 2023 till February 2024 encountering Russian troops at multiple occasions. They also engaged Russian vessels in the Dnieper and also suffered multiple casualties. A large number of personnel were wounded and couldn't be taken across due to the constant threats posed by the Russian vessels, the medics tried to save many of the personnel but at least two soldiers of the battalion lost their lives in the battle.

On 23 May 2024, the battalion was awarded the honorary award For Courage and Bravery for it's actions during the war.

503rd Marine Battalion

uk:503-й окремий батальйон морської піхоти (Україна)

503rd Marine Bataillon is a bataillon of the 38th Marine Brigade. It was established in late 2015 as a part of the Ukrainian Navy's 36th Marine Brigade as the 701st Marine Battalion but was transferred to the Ukrainian Marine Corps in 2018. Eventually it became a part of the 38th Marine Brigade in February 2023 which was established on the basis of the battalion. It is garrisoned at Mariupol.

History

In 2015, it was established as a part of the 36th Marine Brigade as the 701st Marine Battalion. The battalion's combat coordination and training took place near Urzuf.

On September 28, 2016, the battalion received portable electricity production systems. On October 18, 2016, the battalion's posts near the villages of Lebedynske and Vodiane were shelled by separatists killing a soldier of the battalion (Dmytro Andriyovych Zakharov). In 2016, the battalion began the process of technological and organizational modernization and the development of the battalion's own ideology. In late 2016, the battalion matched 250 km after special training and performed operations in the Mariupol's "gray zone". forcing the separatists to retreat 4 km from Mariupol. The battalion made a significant contribution for the capture of Dierzkaya height. Quadcopters were inducted into the unit and it became one of the first Ukrainian battalions to induct UAVs for regular combat purposes.

A soldier (Pronchuk Taras Viktorovych) of the battalion was killed while operating on the post on February 16, 2017 as a result of shelling and firing by the separatists in Vodiane. On February 26, 2017 the battalion's post between Talakivka and Pikuzy was attacked by separatists killing a soldier of the battalion (Roman Dmytrovych Napryaglo). A soldier (Oleksandr Yuriyovych Veremeyenko ) was killed on March 6, 2017 during a three-hour in Vodiane. On March 17, 2017, in another attack on the battalion's position in Vodiane led to the deaths of two soldiers of the bataillon (Halaichuk Leonid Leonidovych and Oleksiy Volodymyrovych Kondratyuk) were killed.. The battalion's positions in Vodiane were again attacked by separatists on March 20, 2017 but the battalion repelled the attack by two separatists units and counterattacked entering the occupied village of Pikuzy when separatists attacked with heavy artillery, mortars and BM-21 Grads forcing Ukrainians to retreat, two soldiers of the battalion (Dmytro Oleksandrovich Polevy and Vyacheslav Yosypovych Chernetskyi) were killed and five others were wounded. On April 13, 2017, the battalion engaged the separatists near village of Lebedynske during which a soldier of the battalion (Yury Oleksiyovych Derkach) was killed. On June 14, 2017, the battalion was reformed into as the 500th Marine Battalion. On November 16, 2017, the battalion was awarded a combat flag.

On January 30, 2018, the battalion engaged separatist forces in Talakivka during which a soldier of the battalion (Artem Viktorovych Skupeyko) was killed in combat. On February 15 2018, the battalion's positions near Vodiane were again shelled killing a soldier (Oleksandr Vasyliovych Grechuk) of the battalion. The battalion's post in Talakivka was attacked by separatists using RPGs on May 16 2018 killing a soldier (Rud Dmytro Serhiyovych) of the battalion. On June 27 2018, in an attack on battalion's positions near Vodyane, a soldier of the battalion (Fedorov Eduard Yuriyovych) was severely wounded and died five days later. In July 2018, the construction of a new military headquarter for the battalion was initiated. On August 14 2018, the battalion and separatist militants fought in the village of Hnutove during which a soldier of the battalion (Balakhchi Fyodor Fyodorovych) was killed and three more (including a female soldier) were wounded. In September 2018, heavy fighting once again started in Vodiane and on September 5, 2018 a soldier (Maksym Oleksandrovych Avdienko) was killed in a gun fight with militants near the post and another soldier (Serhiy Viktorovych Platonov) was killed on 10 September. In October 2018, the construction of the Battalion headquarter in the former building of boarding school No. 2 in Mariupol was completed. In November 2018, the battalion switched to a new food rationing system.

On April 22, 2019, the commander of the battalion's logistics (Vladyslav Oleksandrovych Sednev) was killed while on duty in the ATO zone and a soldier (Oleksandr Serhiyevich Kobtsov) was killed on June 22 2019 in the same area. In 2019, the battalion, took part in the multinational military exercises Agile Spirit 2019 in Georgia.

The battalion fought in the battle for Shumy during which on June 17 2020 a soldier of the battalion (Ilya Mykolayovych Struk) was killed in action and another soldier (Vasyl Serhiyovych Kravchenko) on July 20 2020. Similarly on July 20 2020, another soldier (Overko Kostyantyn Ihorovych) was severely wounded by separatists near the village of Pivdenne and died on September 24 2020 after having undergone more than 30 surgeries.

On 2 February 2021, in yet another engagement in Shumy, a soldier of the battalion (Dmytro Leonidovych Vlasenko) was killed in action. The battalion also engaged separatists in the village of Verkhniotoretske and on September 12 2021 separatists attacked a truck of the battalion using ATGMs killing a soldier of the battalion (Golub Artur Volodymyrovych).

In March 2022, the battalion fought in the Battle of Volnovakha, the battalion caused significant losses to the Russian forces forcing them to deploy reserves. During the battle the battalion's deputy commander (Chornomorets Oleg Vasyliovych) was killed in action on 9th March and was awarded Hero of Ukraine. The battalion's commander (Pavlo Olegovich Sbytov) was also killed in the battle on 11th March. On June 3, 2022, the battalion was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery". On October 23, 2022, near the village of Opytne, a unit of the battalion performed reconnaissance mission and the unit's commander (Maksym Pavlovich Tokarev) was killed in this operation while saving the lives of others of his unit.

The 38th Marine Brigade was formed out of a basis of the battalion in February 2023 as part of an expansion to the Ukrainian Naval Infantry alongside the 37th Marine Brigade. On August 9 2023 the battalion's medic (Yarish Serhiy Andriyovych) was killed by Russian forces in Urozhaine. On September 8, 2023 during the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive, when the Russian forced were concentrating their efforts to the north of the Avdiivka in the Kamianka front, the battalion along with 59th Motorized Brigade conducted a coordinated assault operation at Opytne. They entered the village from north, cleared Russian positions, but they were later pushed back to their original positions. On 23 October 2023, another medic of the battalion (Dmytro Mykhailovych Potapenko) was killed by Russian forces in Kherson Oblast.

Structure

• Management and Headquarters
• 1st Marine Company
• 2nd Marine Company
• Amphibious Assault Company
• Fire Support Company
• Mortar Battery
• Self propelled artillery Battery
• Anti-aircraft artillery Platoon
• Engineering Platoon
• Anti-aircraft missile Platoon
• Reconnaissance platoon
• Sniper platoon
• Material and Technical Platoon
• Medical center

Commanders

• Sukharevsky Vadim Olegovich (2015-2021)
• Sbytov Pavlo Olegovich †(2021-2022)
• Denis Karnaushenko (2022-)

In Popular culture

Taras Zhytynsky dedicated the song "About Sahaidachny" to the personnel of the battalion.

Sources

• Будні морпіха. Проект «Захисники Маріуполя»
• Тепер можна: розкриваємо страшні військові таємниці
• 500-й бат «на виході»: як загартовують морпіхів
• У небі, на морі, на суші: народження 503-го окремого батальйону морської піхоти
• «БОРСУКИ» ВІДЗНАЧИЛИ ПЕРШУ РІЧНИЦЮ ВІД ДНЯ СТВОРЕННЯ ЧАСТИНИ

137th Marine Bataillon

uk:137-й окремий батальйон морської піхоти (Україна)

137th Marine Bataillon is a bataillon of the 35th Marine Brigade. It was established in late 2015 as a part of the Ukrainian Navy but was transferred to the Ukrainian Marine Corps in 2018. Internationally, it's also a part of the Balkan Battlegroup of the European Union. It is headquartered at Dachne, Odesa Oblast.

History

The bataillon was established in the November of 2015. After establishment, it took part in training exercises in Chornomorske especially that of neutralizing sabotage and reconnaissance squads. In December 2015, the battalion, along with Ukrainian Naval Aviation and heavy artillery, conducted training in the Okny Raion at the border of Transnistria as a deterrent against any possible conflict with Transnistria.

The personnel of the battalion carried out patrols in the Exclusive Economic Zone near the Snake Island, inducted into the Balkan Battlegroup, and participate in the "Sea Breeze" exercises and in February 2016, conducted training in Mykolaiv Oblast and Kherson Oblast including multi-kilometer marches, target protection, amphibious assault, sea crossing, landing, evacuations amongst others. In the spring and summer of 2016, the battalion's howitzer artillery underwent training in Mykolaiv Oblast and the bataillon took part in the international exercises "Sea Breeze 2016". It took part in combat operations in Mariupol during 2016.

On April 28 2017, during a combat operation near the village of Pavlopil, a vehicle of the bataillon was struck by a landmine although the personnel remained same and evacuated but one soldier (Oleksandr Olehovych Berdnyk) returned to retrieve the vehicle but was killed in another landmine blast. In mid-June 2017, Ihor Voronchenko conducted an inspection of the bataillon's facilities in "Dachne-1" and "Dachne-2". On June 3, 2017, the bataillon's positions near the village of Chermalyk were shelled by separatist forces killing a soldier (Mykhailo Oleksandrovych Kobets) of the bataillon. On August 24, 2017, the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, presented a Battle Flag to the battalion commander.

The bataillon saw intensive combat in the village of Mykolaivka during which two soldiers of the bataillon (Kozma Denys Petrovych and Sakal Ivan Volodymyrovych) were killed on 1st and 6th May, 2019 respectively and another was wounded. On June 19 2019 the villages of Mykolaivka and Novotroitske killing a soldier of the bataillon (Oleksandr Ivanovych Lyashok).

On July 13, 2020, while performing combat operations in Zaytseve, a unit of the platoon was ambushed. The commander of the bataillon's reconnaissance platoon (Krasnogrud Dmytro Anatoliyovych) was severely wounded in an explosion and later died. Nine soldiers came to retrieve his body but were ambushed by the Russians. The Russians indiscriminately attacked the medics of the bataillon wearing white helmets. A medic of the bataillon (Ilin Mykola) and another soldier (Yaroslav Serhiyovych Zhuravel) were killed during the ambush and several more were wounded who were later returned after negotiations with the separatists.

In early 2022, during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, several units from the battalion carried combat operations on a 200 km stretch in southern Ukraine. One platoon was stationed near Chonhar Bridge, one at Kalanchak and one near the village of Kairy and they were the first to encounter Russian troops during the Southern Ukraine campaign. The battalion saw combat in Kherson Oblast during which a soldier of the bataillon (Mykhailo Mykolayovych Kravchuk) was killed on March 18 2022 and another soldier of the bataillon (Oleksandr Sosyedkin), was killed on September 14 2022 during the 2022 Kherson counteroffensive. It also saw action in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast where the commander of the bataillon's air assault bataillon (Berdnyk Ivan Igorovych) was killed in combat on April 11 2022.

The bataillon took part in the Battle of Vuhledar. On June 13, 2023, the battalion was involved in the liberation of the village of Makarivka as a part of the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive.

In March 2024, the battalion was deployed to the left Bank of the Kherson Oblast, and was highly successful in destroying Russian equipment by using FPV drones.

Structure

• Management & HQ
• Amphibious Assault Company
• 1st Marine Company
• 2nd Marine Company
• Fire Support Company
• Anti-tank Artillery battery
• Mortar battery
• Anti-aircraft missile platoon
• Guardian company
• Aerial Reconnaissance company "Hydra"
• Engineering vehicle platoon
• IT platoon
• Medical center

Commanders

• Rodion Klepchenko (2015-2017)
• Andrii Fedichev (2017-2020)
• Vadym Rymarenko (2020-2022)

Equipment

• BTR-60 - an unknown number of vehicles
• 122 mm howitzer 2A18 (D-30) - At least five artillery pieces

Sources

• Навчання новоствореного 137-го окремого батальйону морської піхоти.
• on YouTube
• 137 ОБМП (Окремий батальйон морської піхоти) _Ukrainian marines

88th Marine Bataillon

uk:88-й окремий батальйон морської піхоти (Україна)

88th Separate Marine Air Assault Battalion is bataillon of the 35th Marine Brigade of the Ukrainian Marine Corps tracing it's origins to the Soviet 98th Airborne Division. It's an Aeromobile and amphibious unit capable of performing combat operations from the Land, Sea and Air. It's based at the city of Bolhrad in Odessa Oblast.

History

The bataillon traces it's origins to the 98th Guards Airborne Division, stationed in Bolgrad during Soviet era. In 1993, it was reformed into the 1st Aeromobile Division, being disband in 2003. However on 1 October 2010, the 12th Mechanized Brigade's formation started in Bolgrad. A headquarters and a support company were established and repairs of the abandoned base were initiated including repairs of housing facilities, training and logistical bases as well as an airstrip. Soon elements of the 51 separate mechanized brigades and a unit of the 79th Airmobile Brigade were inducted into newly formed unit with Major Oleksandr Lutsenko becoming it's first commander.

In December 2012, the 12th Separate Mechanized Brigade was merged into the 79th Aeromobile Brigade becoming it's 88th Separate Aeromobile Bataillon.

The battalion participated in the War in Donbass with the first deployment being in May 2014.

In September 2016, the battalion was reformed into the 88th Separate Amphibious Assault Battalion.

On August 24 2017 , the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko presented the 88th Separate Airborne Assault Battalion with a battle flag. which was taken to it's headquarters on September 5th.

In November 2018, the battalion was transferred to the newly created 35th Marine Brigade becoming the 88th Separate Marine Battalion.

During 2019-2020, many of the personnel of the bataillon were trained by the United Kingdom as a part of Operation Orbital.

In 2021, the battalion took part in several international exercises including Warrior Watcher, Riverine, Agile Spirit and Sea Breeze.

The bataillon saw intensive action during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. It was involved in the capture of the Snake Island as a part of the Snake Island campaign and was later tasked with protecting the island from any future Russian assault. It was involved in the protection of Odessa from Russian attacks on the city. The battalion took part in the 2022 Kherson counteroffensive, and in particular the recapture of Davydiv Brid. From November 2022 to May 2023, the battalion took part in the Battle of Avdiivka. Starting from June to September 2023, the battalion fought in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast as a part of the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. On July 2 2023, the bataillon was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery". It also saw combat in Markivka Raion where a soldier of the bataillon (Yury Oleksandrovych) was killed in action while attempting to assault Russian positions. Then it was deployed to the Volnovakha Raion of Donetsk Oblast and captured the settlements of Storozheve, Staromaiorske and Urozhaine. In May 2024, it was deployed to Kherson Oblast and is currently taking part in the Dnieper campaign.

Structure

• 1st Amphibious Assault Company
• 2 Amphibious Assault Company
• 3rd Amphibious Assault Company
• Fire Support Company
• Mortar battery
• Howitzer battery
• Anti-aircraft Artillery Platoon
• Anti-aircraft missile platoon
• Reconnaissance platoon
• Sniper platoon
• Communications department
• Engineering and Technical platoon
• Headquarters platoon
• UAV department
• Medical center

Commanders

• Major Oleksandr Lutsenko (2010-2017)
• Lt. Col. Oleksandr Dmytrovych Kilafly (2017-)

Sources

• «ВДВ завжди там, де найважче!» — Міністр оборони України нагородив десантників 88 одшб ВДВ
• Міністр оборони України вивчив стан справ на військовому аеродромі у Болграді та відвідав розташування 88-го одшб ВДВ

18th Marine Bataillon

uk:18-й окремий батальйон морської піхоти (Україна)

18th Marine Bataillon is a bataillon of the Ukrainian Marine Corps' 35th Marine Brigade and was formerly attached to the 28th Mechanized Brigade. It was initially established as the 18th Territorial Defense Bataillon, a volunteer formation based at Odessa, eventually becoming a permanent formation of the Marine Corps.

History

It was initially established as the 18th Territorial Defense Battalion in Odessa Oblast in May 2014 with the head of the Odessa state administration Volodymyr Nemyrovskyi leading it's formation.

On May 30, 2014 , the newly appointed head of Odessa State Administration Ihor Palytsia and the commander of the Operational Command South, Lieutenant General Anatoliy Syrotenko presented a battle flag to the bataillon. It was also informed to the press that the bataillon wasn't a temporary unit as they're not given combat flags. A reserve officer and former commander of an Airmobile Brigade was appointed as the commander although his name wasn't disclosed.

420 soldiers and officers were enrolled into the bataillon. The deputy military commissar of the Odesa region started that only volunteers were to join the battalion.

Colonel Yury Piskun reported that the standard weapons of the battalion included pistols, submachine guns, machine guns and grenade launchers and that the personnel were being trained at the Training Center of the Odessa Military Academy. On 2 September 2014, 420 armored vests were purchased from the bataillon at the personal expense of Ihor Palytsia. In September 2014 it was redeployed to Mariupol and started facing financial and logistical problems, which were resolved by charity.

In June 2014 , the bataillon equipped with 18 armored personnel carriers was sent to strengthen the defense at the border of Transnistria with the base of deployment being Rozdilna Raion.

In mid September 2014, it was transferred to Donetsk Oblast to reinforce the Mariupol garrison. The battalion began operations at two checkpoints at the outskirts of northern Mariupol building dugouts and other fortifications. Their posts were shelled on 18 October 2014, killing four soldiers of the battalion (Yevhen Volodymyrovych Kravets, Boychenko Hennadiy Vasylyovych, Mykola Valeryovich Mokan, and Oleksandr Ivanovych Orlyk ). In November 2014 , the bataillon was reformed into the 18th Separate Motorized Infantry Battalion of the 28th Mechanized Brigade.

On November 4, 2014 a soldier of the brigade (Mykhailo Viktorovych Sviatkovsky) was killed in action while on a combat operational duty in the village of Pavlopil.

The bataillon took part in the battle for Hnutove providing support and reinforcement to protect a Platoon base during which a soldier of the bataillon (Agapiy Ivan Ivanovich) was killed in combat on March 20, 2015.

From May 18 to November 11 2015, the bataillon took part in the battle for Stanytsia Luhansk.

The bataillon took part in a battle near the village of Kremenivka during which a Platoon commander of the bataillon (Ihor Viktorovych Hetmanchuk) was killed in action on December 20, 2015.

On May 18, 2016, a soldier of the bataillon (Dus Ivan Petrovych) was hit by sniper fire near Malinove coming from Hristovo and was killed in action.

The bataillon took part in combat operations near Krasnohorivka and on September 9 2017 a soldier of the bataillon (Maksym Ihorovych Krivydenko) was killed as a result of shelling.

In 2018, the bataillon became a part of the 35th Marine Brigade becoming the 18th Separate Marine Bataillon.

The bataillon took part in combat operations in the village of Hranitne and on April 11 2019, an ATGM attack at the brigade's position left six soldiers of the bataillon wounded and one soldier (Lysakivsky Volodymyr Yuriyovych) killed in action.

The bataillon's commander (Derduga Serhii Mykolayovych) was killed in Mykolaiv Oblast during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine during a battle in the Berezneguvatsk settlement.

The bataillon took part in the 2022 Kherson counteroffensive and three personnel of the bataillon (Bohdan Omelyanovich Pasterkevich, Lepekha Vadim Vasyliovych and Volodymyr Kreminsky) were killed in action.

Commanders

• Derduga Serhii Mykolayovych  † (2018-2022)

Sources

• Одеський батальйон тероборони: хто нас захищає // od.vgorode.ua, 2 вересня 2014
• M. Zhirokhov, Одеський характер: 18-й батальйон тероборони
• on YouTube
• on YouTube
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• Примари 2 рота 18 ОМПБ 28 ОМБр // 16 April 2016
• 2 рота 18 ОМПБ 28 ОМБр, 2015—2016 р. // 18 April 2017

406th Marine artillery brigade

uk:406-та окрема артилерійська бригада (Україна)

406th Separate Artillery Brigade Corporal General Oleksiy Almazov is a brigade of the Ukrainian Marine Corps . It was established in 1976 as a part of the Soviet Armed Forces and was transferred to Ukraine following it's independence. It was originally a part of the Ukrainian Navy and became a part of the Marine Corps after it's formation. It's currently based at Mykolaiv.

History

In April 1976, it was established as the 301st Artillery Brigade in Zaporizhzhia. In 1983, it was transferred to Simferopol as a part of 32nd Army Corps and was transferred to the Black Sea Fleet in 1983. In March 1993 after the independence of Ukraine, it was transferred to the 32nd Army Corps of the Odessa Military District, becoming 406th Artillery Regiment in 2001 and then 406th Separate Brigade Artillery Group in 2003 and later 406th Separate Coastal Artillery Group in 2006, eventually becoming 406th Separate Simferopol Coastal Artillery Group in 2011.

On February 28 2014, during the Russian Invasion of Crimea the Russian troops encircled the brigade. Half of the officers defected to Russia and 73 servicemen arrived back in Zaporizhzhia on 9 April. The commander of the unit, Dmytro Kozachenko himself also defected to Russia.

On April 15, 2015 it was transferred to Mykolaiv.

32nd Rocket Artillery Regiment split from the brigade in 2016.

On August 24, 2016, the brigade received a combat flag.

On August 22 2018, the brigade was awarded the honorary title of "Corporal General Oleksiy Almazov"

On July 10, 2019, the brigade took part in combat action in Granitny , separatists launched anti-tank missiles upon the brigade's positions killing a soldier of the brigade.

During the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, the brigade participated in the 2022 Kharkiv counteroffensive for which it received commendation from Volodymyr Zelensky. The brigade also participated in the Battle of Davydiv Brid carrying out precise strikes against Russian positions.

Structure

The structure of the brigade is as follows.

• Management & Headquarters
• Control Battery
• Artillery reconnaissance division
• 64th Gun Artillery Division
  • 1st Artillery battery
  • 2nd Artillery battery
  • 3rd Artillery battery
  • Maintenance platoon
  • Anti-aircraft platoon
  • Medical center
• 65th Coastal Missile Division
• 66th Cannon Artillery Division
  • Command & control platoon
  • 1st Artillery battery
  • 2nd Artillery battery
  • 3rd Artillery battery
  • Logistical platoon
  • Anti-aircraft missile platoon
  • Security platoon
  • Medical center
  • Club
• 67th Cannon Artillery Division
  • Command & control platoon
  • 1st Artillery battery
  • 2nd gun Artillery battery
  • 3rd gun Artillery battery
  • Maintenance platoon
  • Security platoon
  • Medical center
• Engineering company
• Logistical Company
• Repair company
• Guard company

Equipment

2A36 Giatsint-B of the Brigade

152 mm gun-howitzer D-20 of the brigade

M777 and FMTV of the Brigade's elite subunit Cheshire cats

PRP-4 of the brigade

• 152mm D-20 Gun howitzers
• 2A36 Giatsint-Bs
• M777 howitzers
• FMTV-Bs
• PRP-4 Armored Vehicles

Commanders

• Ivan Mykolayovych (1976-1986)
• Volodymyr Kostiantynovych Fomenko (1986-1988)
• Boris Mykhailovych Kozhevnikov (1988-1994)
• Oleksandr Ivanovich Gurin (1994-1998)
• Mykola Petrovych Dumenko (1998-2001)
• Evgeny Viktorovych Dobrynin (2001-2008)
• Dmytro Genadiyovych Kozachenko   (2008-2014)
• Evgeny Viktorovych Dobrynin (2014-2016)
• Andrii Volodymyrovych Shubin (2016-)

Subunit commanders

64th Gun Artillery Division

• Serhii Volodymyrovych Sosyedskyi (2016-)

65th Coastal Missile Division

• Yury Yaroslavovych Yatskevich (2016-)

66th Cannon Artillery Division

• Ihor Vasylovich Gerasimchuk (2016-2019)
• Stroganov Evgeny Volodymyrovych (2019-)

67th Cannon Artillery Division

• Yuriy Mykolayovych Olovyanikov (2016-2018)
• Victor Pogorelov (2018-2022)
• Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Krotov (2022-)

Others

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193 squadron

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193 Squadron (Israel)

113 Squadron

he:טייסת 113
113 Squadron (Israel)

US military support to Israel

On October 7 2023, hours after the start of the Israel–Hamas war, the United States started sending warships and warplanes into the region, prepared to give Israel whatever it needs. Israel asked the United States for Iron Dome interceptors, and President Joe Biden said Washington would quickly provide additional equipment and resources, including ammunition, which are going to reach Israel within days. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington would provide its "full support" to Israel, with guided missile launchers and F-35 fighter jets among the equipment being sent. On October 12, Biden administration started preparing an aid package of about $2 billion in additional funding to support Israel. On October 14, the Pentagon had dispatched a small team of Special Operations personnel to Israel for intelligence gathering. On October 15, the White House declared that it would attempt to get congressional approval of a fresh $2 billion weaponry aid package for Israel and Ukraine. By October 17, five shipments of American weapons and equipment had arrived in Israel. On October 20, Biden announced that the additional funds he asked Congress to authorize would come to a total of $14 billion, as part of a $105 billion military aid package that addressed Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel as well as US border security.

In November, a Republican plan was approved by the United States House of Representatives that allocated $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel.

By December US had supplied 15,000 bombs and 57,000 155mm artillery shells, mostly carried on C-17 military cargo planes. U.S. has also sent more than 5,000 unguided Mk82 bombs, more than 5,400 Mk84 bombs, about 1,000 small diameter GBU-39 bombs. On December 8, Biden used emergency authority to skip congressional review to sell ~14,000 tank shells worth $106.5 million for immediate delivery to Israel. On December 29, the United States government again used emergency authority to sell Israel artillery shells and related weapons worth 147.5 million dollars in order to replenish Israeli weapons stockpiles.

In February the Senate passed a $14 billion USD aid package for Israel.

By March US had approved more than 100 arms sales to Israel. On 30 March, the White House authorized $2.5 billion in weapons transfers to Israel.

In April, Biden signed a $95bn security package which included around $17bn in military aid for Israel.

On 16 May, Biden notified Congress about a $1 billion arms sale to Israel. On 21 May, the U.S. House passed legislation that would slash the U.S. military budget unless Biden sent 3,500 heavy-duty bombs to Israel.

In June, the United States officially signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance, allowing Israel to purchase 25 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter jets for $3 billion dollars. Also in June, Rep. Gregory Meeks and Sen. Ben Cardin signed off to an arms sale to Israel totaling $18 billion, after pressure from the Biden administration.

Shafqat Baloch

On 6 September 1965 , at 1 A.M , Major Shafqat Baloch was moving towards the assigned position along with 90 of his troops. The troops were moving carefully amidst reports of Indian incursions . All of a sudden there was a loud burst of a machine gun coming from a military post of the Pakistan Rangers. The Major issued orders to move towards the post and on the way, he met a Rangers troop who broke the news of Indian assault and the death of many from his unit including the Major. The Ranger was going to inform the higher command but their telephone was damaged.

Major order the troops to entrench themselves near the Ichhogil Canal. They heard the noises of Indian infantry and Tank regiments. Through outnumbered, the Pakistanis were determined to put up a resistance.

The Major climbed to a position from where he could observe the Indians, while waiting for the indian troops to come closer, an Indian sniper shot the Major injuring his left arm.

Major requested artillery support but the Battalion headquarters was hesitant over fears of Friendly Fire.

The Major told the coordinates to his CO Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim and requested artillery fire.

Major directed the artillery precisely at the indian troops inflicting heavy casualties as they had no idea about Pakistani presence. Then the Pakistani Anti tank crews destroyed two indian tanks followed by a rigorous infantry assault. The Indians had no choice but to retreat.

Pakistani troops were able to establish a definite frontline halting the Indian offensive. On September 7, Major and his comrades were ordered to come back and partake in the Battle of Barki while Major Aziz Bhatti was dispatched to the BRB front.

Major was taken to the GOC Major General Sarfraz Khan and asked about the casualties to which he responded with 2 killed and few wounded.

General was surprised and not believing, so he asked the major to rest, to which major responded by politely replying "Sir you can count my men".

Major's actions stalled the front for 17 days till the ceasefire agreement was reached. For his act of valor , he was awarded Sitara-e-Jurat.