111th Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukraine)
| 111th Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 111-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони | |
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| Active | 26 June 2018 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Military reserve force |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Part of |  Territorial Defense Forces |
| Garrison/HQ |  Luhansk OblastMUN А7039[1] |
The 111th Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces (Ukrainian: 111-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Luhansk Oblast. It is part of Operational Command East.
History
[edit]Formation
[edit]On 26 June 2018, the brigade was formed in Luhansk Oblast. At time of formation, brigade was made up of only 23 serviceman.[1] 6 battalions were planned in Lysychansk, Rubizhne, Sievierodonetsk, Starobilsk, Svatove and Bilovodsk.[2]
Russo-Ukrainian War
[edit]2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
[edit]After 24 February units of the brigade were reinforced with new recruits and numbered over 2,500. Units of the brigade took part in defense of Rubizhne, Sievierodonetsk, Lysychansk, Voevodivka, Pryvillia, Zolote, Hirske, Novotoshkivske, Toshkivka, Bilohorivka, Shypylivka, Vrubivka, Verkhniokamianske, Mykolaivka, Lyman, Yampolivka, Terny, Torske, Kreminna, Ustynivka, Druzhba and Volodymyrivka.[1] The formation was awarded its battle flag on 27 August 2022.[3]
After the brigade was rotated from the front-lines, it was sent Belarus border with Volyn Oblast for rest and training. In July 2023 brigade was still in that area. 59 serviceman of the brigade were awarded with medals and orders.[1] In August 118th battalions was renamed 118th Sievierodonetsk battalion.[4]
Structure
[edit]As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- Headquarters
- 110th Territorial Defense Battalion (Lysychansk) MUN А727
- 117th Territorial Defense Battalion (Sievierodonetsk) MUN А7276
- 118th Territorial Defense Battalion (Rubizhne) MUN А7284
- 119th Territorial Defense Battalion (Starobilsk) MUN А7285
198th Territorial Defense Battalion (Svatove) MUN А7364- Engineering Company
- Communication Company
- Logistics Company
- Mortar Battery
Commanders
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- Lieutenant Colonel Dmytro Kiziiarov[5] 2018 – 2020
- Colonel Viacheslav Sukhanov January 2021[3] - 2022
- Colonel Vadym Bondarenko[6] 2023 - June 2023
- Colonel Serhii Mamchenko[7] 2023 - present
Insignia
[edit]Emblem shows a stylized walking golden horse on green field, which was a historical symbol of Starobilsk sotnia of the Ostrogozhsk Regiment.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "111-й бригаді територіальної оборони – 5 років" [111th Territorial Defense Brigade - 5 years]. loga.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 1 July 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Указ Президента України №60/2022" [Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 60/2022] (in Ukrainian). 16 February 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Бригада тероборони з Луганщини отримала Бойовий Прапор" [The ground defense brigade from Luhansk region received the Combat Flag]. ArmyInform (in Ukrainian). 27 August 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "118-й батальйон луганської ТРО перейменували на Сєвєродонецький" [118th battalion of Luhanst TRO was renamed Sievierodonetsk battalion]. sd.ua (in Ukrainian). 6 August 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ Vynohradov, Oleksii (18 December 2018). "В Луганской области из резервистов формируют бригаду теробороны" [In the Luhansk region, reservists are forming a ground defense brigade]. lis.gov.ua (in Russian). Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Валерій ШИБІКО: 24-е лютого показало готовність громадян захищати свою землю від окупантів на будь-якому рівні!" [Valerii SHYBIKO: February 24 showed the readiness of citizens to defend their land from invaders at any level!]. lis.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 30 June 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Бійців Луганської бригади ТРО відзначено державними та відомчими нагородами" [Fighters of the Luhansk TRO brigade were awarded state and departmental awards]. loga.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 12 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Zahrebelnyi, Volodymyr (16 September 2021). "Затверджено нарукавні емблеми для окремих бригад тероборони" [Sleeve emblems for individual Teroborona brigades have been approved]. ArmyInform (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 21 December 2023.