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Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces unit From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
| 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] |
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]
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]
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:
198th Territorial Defense Battalion (Svatove) MUN А7364
Emblem shows a stylized walking golden horse on green field, which was a historical symbol of Starobilsk sotnia of the Ostrogozhsk Regiment.[8]
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