The 110th Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces (Ukrainian: 110-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. It is part of Operational Command East.
| 110th Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 110-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони | |
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| Active | 1 July 2018 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Military reserve force |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Part of |  Territorial Defense Forces |
| Garrison/HQ |  Zaporizhzhia OblastMUN А7038[1] |
History edit
Formation edit
In December 2018 soldiers of the brigade began taking part in oath ceremonies. Brigade was planning to have close to 2,700 serviceman divided between six battalions located in Zaporizhzhia, Melitopol, Berdiansk, Polohy, Kamianka-Dniprovska.[1]
On 14 February 2022 Brigade had 75% of its positions filled.[2]
Russo-Ukrainian War edit
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine edit
The brigade was assigned to the southern defense sector on the evening of 25 February. Since brigade did not have any equipment, it was not tasked with the defense of Melitopol.[3]
Towards the end of April 2022, commander Viacheslav Vlasenko was removed from his position.[4] On 2 October, the brigade received its battle flag.[5]
Structure edit
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- Headquarters
- 111th Territorial Defense Battalion (Berdiansk) MUN А7277[6]
- 112th Territorial Defense Battalion (Kamianka-Dniprovska) MUN А7278
113th Territorial Defense Battalion (Enerhodar) MUN А7279- 114th Territorial Defense Battalion (Zaporizhzhia) MUN А7280
115th Territorial Defense Battalion (Melitopol) MUN А7281- 116th Territorial Defense Battalion (Polohy) MUN А7282
- Engineering Company
- Communication Company
- Logistics Company
- Mortar Battery
Commanders edit
- Colonel Yevhenii Shcherban - 2021[7]
- Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Losiev - 2022
- Colonel Viacheslav Vlasenko – April 2022
- Colonel Oleksandr Ihnatiev 2022–present
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Батальйони територіальної оборони заступають на варту" [Territorial defense battalions stand guard]. zoda.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 17 December 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Astafiev, Denys (14 February 2022). "Запорізькі міськрада та облрада зберуться, щоб розглянути питання фінансування тероборони" [Zaporizhzhia city council and regional council will meet to consider the issue of funding for land defense]. Suspilne (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Lukashov, Sonia; Budernatskyi, Yevhen (18 September 2023). "Генерал-майор Соколов командував обороною півдня, яку розслідує ДБР. Велике інтерв'ю про Чонгар, Херсон і Мелітополь" [Major General Sokolov commanded the defense of the south, which is being investigated by the DBR. A big interview about Chongar, Kherson and Melitopol]. Ukrainska Pravda (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Dym, Nestor (26 April 2022). ""З автоматами на танки": полковника Власенка "Філіна" усунули від командування 110-ю бригадою ТрО" ["With machine guns on tanks": Colonel Vlasenko "Filin" was removed from the command of the 110th brigade of the TRO]. novynarnia.com (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Бригада ТрО запорізьких козаків отримала бойовий прапор!" [The Zaporizhia Cossacks TrO Brigade received a battle flag!]. mig.com.ua (in Ukrainian). 2 October 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Захисники Бердянського району отримали військове авто та зимові шини" [The defenders of the Berdiansk district received a military car and winter tires]. brd24.com (in Ukrainian). 4 October 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Kosenko, Viktoriia (30 May 2021). "И словом, и делом!" [Both in word and deed!]. censor.net (in Russian). Retrieved 18 December 2023.