125th Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukraine)
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The 125th Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukrainian: 125-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Lviv. It is part of Operational Command West.
| 125th Territorial Defense Brigade | |
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| Ukrainian: 125-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони | |
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| Active | 27 February 2022 - present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Military reserve force |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Part of | Territorial Defense Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Lviv MUN A7381[1] |
| Website | https://www.125tro.lviv.ua/ |
History
Formation
On 27 February 2022 the brigade was formed in Lviv.[2] In early March, the brigade was actively recruiting reservists and was in organizational process. Its purpose was protection of Lviv,[3] its strategic facilities, protection of government facilities and counter-sabotage.[4] The brigade was fully formed on 12 March. Lieutenant General Artur Horbenko was assigned to command it.[5]
Russo-Ukrainian War
Russian invasion of Ukraine
As of 13 August, the brigade had lost 9 soldiers.[6] Units of the brigade along with other formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated following villages and settlements in Donetsk Oblast: Ozerne, Dibrova, Yampil and Torske. As of December 2022, units of the brigade were deployed to Kharkiv Oblast, Sumy Oblast and Donetsk Oblast. On 4 December, the brigade received its battle flag.[7] In February 2023, medics from the brigade were serving in Bakhmut.[8]
Structure
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- Headquarters
215th Territorial Defense Battalion MUN А7390
216th Territorial Defense Battalion MUN А7391
217th Territorial Defense Battalion MUN А7392
218th Territorial Defense Battalion MUN А7393
219th Territorial Defense Battalion MUN А7394- Counter-Sabotage Company
- Engineering Company
- Communication Company
- Logistics Company
- Mortar Battery
Commanders
- Lt. Gen. Artur Horbenko 2022[9] – present
See also
References
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