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The Oplot Brigade (lit.Stronghold Brigade) also known as the 5th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade (Russian: 5-я отдельная мотострелковая бригада, 5 омсбр; Military Unit Number 08805); is a military unit of Russian Ground Forces. Until January 1, 2023, it was part of the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" (DPR). It is attached to the 51st Guards Combined Arms Army.
| 5th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 5-я отдельная мотострелковая бригада | |
.svg) Unit patch | |
| Active | 2014–present |
| Country |  Russia (2022–present)Previously:  Donetsk People's Republic (2014–2022) |
| Branch |  Russian Ground Forces (2022–present) DPR People's Militia (2014–2022) |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of |  51st Combined Arms Army |
| Engagements | |
The Oplot Brigade was formed in 2014 as the Oplot Battalion. It was later expanded into a Brigade in September 2014.[1] It was led by Alexander Zakharchenko until his death in 2018.[2]
The brigade took part in the battle of Izium where they allegedly abused civilians during the occupation of the city.[3] In January 2023, it became part of the Russian army under the 1st Donetsk Army Corps, which was later reformed into the 51st Combined Arms Army.[4][5] The brigade was involved in the battle of Krasnohorivka.[6]
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