Ukraine 101St Territorial Defense Brigade
The 101st Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces (Ukrainian: 101-ша окрема бригада територіальної оборони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Zakarpattia Oblast.
It is part of Operational Command West.
| 101st Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 101-ша окрема бригада територіальної оборони | |
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| Active | September 2018 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Military reserve force |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Part of |  Territorial Defense Forces |
| Garrison/HQ |  Zakarpattia OblastMUN А7029 |
History
Formation
In 2018 in Zakarpattia Oblast Brigade was formed. From 19 to 28 September 2019 Brigade held large scale exercise for over 2,000 reservists.
Russo-Ukrainian War
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Units of the Brigade served in defence of Popasna in April. Then defended Hirske, Serhiivka, Volodymyrivka and Spirne. Some troops Soldiers from Brigade were serving in Sumy Oblast and Kharkiv Oblast in December.
Structure
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- Headquarters
- 68th Territorial Defense Battalion (Uzhhorod) MUN А7080
- 69th Territorial Defense Battalion (Rakhiv) MUN А7081
- 70th Territorial Defense Battalion (Mukachevo) MUN А7084
- 71st Territorial Defense Battalion (Tiachiv) MUN А7123
- 72nd Territorial Defense Battalion (Khust) MUN А7124
- 73rd Territorial Defense Battalion (Berehove) MUN А7124
- 212th Territorial Defense Battalion (Uzhhorod) MUN А7369
- Counter-Sabotage Company
- Engineering Company
- Communication Company
- Logistics Company
- Mortar Battery
Commanders
- Colonel Nahaiko Viktor 2018 - 2019
- Colonel Zavorotniuk Dmytro 2022 - present
See also
References
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