101st Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukraine)
| 101st Territorial Defense Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 101-ша окрема бригада територіальної оборони | |
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| Active | September 2018 – present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Military reserve force |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Part of |  Territorial Defense Forces |
| Garrison/HQ |  Zakarpattia OblastMUN А7029[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Commander in Chief | Governor Myroslav Biletskyi |
| Insignia | |
| Flag | .svg) |
The 101st Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukrainian: 101-ша окрема бригада територіальної оборони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Zakarpattia Oblast. It is part of Operational Command West.
History
[edit]Formation
[edit]In 2018, in Zakarpattia Oblast, the brigade was formed. From 19 to 28 September 2019, the brigade held large scale exercise for over 2,000 reservists.[2]
Russo-Ukrainian War
[edit]Russian invasion of Ukraine
[edit]Units of the brigade served in defence of Popasna in April, then defended Hirske, Serhiivka, Volodymyrivka[3] and Spirne.[4] Some troops from the brigade were serving in Sumy Oblast and Kharkiv Oblast in December 2022.[5]
Structure
[edit]As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:[6]
Headquarters
[edit]Battalions
[edit]| Badge | Name | City | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
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68th Territorial Defense Battalion | Uzhhorod | MUN А7080 |
 |
69th Territorial Defense Battalion | Rakhiv | MUN А7081 |
 |
70th Territorial Defense Battalion | Mukachevo | MUN А7084 |
 |
71st Territorial Defense Battalion | Tiachiv | MUN А7123 |
 |
72nd Territorial Defense Battalion | Khust | MUN А7124 |
 |
73rd Territorial Defense Battalion | Berehove | MUN А7124 |
 |
212th Territorial Defense Battalion | Uzhhorod | MUN А7369 |
Companies
[edit]- Counter-Sabotage Company
- Engineering Company
- Communication Company
- Logistics Company
- Mortar Battery
Commanders
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Якщо ви бажаєте стати резервістом або бійцеми територіальної оборони" [If you want to become a reservist or territorial defense fighters]. zakarpat-rada.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 23 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ a b "В Оріховиці – військове наметове містечко: збори розпочали підрозділи тероборони (Відео)" [There is a military tent city in Orichovytsia: ground defense units have started gathering (Video)]. prozahid.com (in Ukrainian). 20 September 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ Nestor Dym (16 June 2022). "Бійці закарпатської бригади ТрО на Донеччині діляться харчами з жителями фронтових сіл. ВІДЕО" [Fighters of the Transcarpathian brigade of the TRO in Donetsk region share food with residents of front-line villages. VIDEO]. novynarnia.com (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ Polina Mirer (14 November 2022). "Осколок міни влучив у рацію. На Луганщині боєць дивом уникнув поранення під мінометним обстрілом" [A mine fragment hit the radio. In the Luhansk region, a fighter miraculously escaped injury under mortar fire]. Suspilne (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ a b Oleksandr Bodnia (4 December 2022). "101-ша Закарпатська бригада Територіальної оборони отримала з рук Залужного бойовий прапор" [The 101st Transcarpathian Territorial Defense Brigade received a battle flag from the hands of Zaluzhnyi]. Suspilne (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ Larysa Romaniuk (24 February 2022). "Голова Закарпатської ОДА закликав долучитися до тероборони" [The head of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration called to join the ground defense]. Suspilne (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ "Як вчора 101 бригаду ТрО Закарпаття з Днем захисників вітали" [How yesterday, the 101st brigade of the Transcarpathian Security Council celebrated Defenders' Day]. zakarpatpost.net (in Ukrainian). 15 October 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2023.