117th Territorial Defense Brigade
| 117th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 117-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони | |
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| Active | 13 April 2018 - |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Military reserve force |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Part of |  Territorial Defense Forces |
| Garrison/HQ |  Sumy OblastMUN А7045[1] |
| Engagements | War in Donbas Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
The 117th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukrainian: 117-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Sumy Oblast. It is part of Operational Command North.
History
[edit]Formation
[edit]On 13 April 2018, the brigade was formed in Sumy Oblast.[2] Colonel Yurii Polous was the commander. During 27 September to 7 October, a ten-day exercise was held for a planned 25 percent of reserves.[3][4]
On 3 December 2021, Colonel Serhii Kyrian was appointed as a new commander.[5]
On 17 February 2022, the brigade was taking in more recruits.[6]
Russo-Ukrainian War
[edit]2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
[edit]In early March, soldiers of the brigade captured Russian Т-90А, T-72B3M obr.2016 tanks and UR-77 Meteorit mine clearing vehicle.[7] In April, after the Russian withdrawal from northern Ukraine, soldiers of the brigade's 150th Battalion captured Russian tanks that had been abandoned near the Russia–Ukraine border.[8]
On 27 August 2022, the brigade received its battle flag.[9]
During the Pokrovsk offensive in 2024, the brigade came under the threat of encirclement.[10]
The brigade participated in the Kursk offensive of 2024 to 2025.[11][12][13]
Structure
[edit]As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:[1]
- Headquarters
150th Territorial Defense Battalion (Sumy) MUN А7316
151st Territorial Defense Battalion (Konotop) MUN А7317
152nd Territorial Defense Battalion (Romny) MUN А7318
153rd Territorial Defense Battalion (Shostka) MUN А7319
154th Territorial Defense Battalion (Okhtyrka) MUN А7320
155th Territorial Defense Battalion (Stepanivka) MUN А7321- Engineering Company
- Communication Company
- Logistics Company
- Mortar Battery
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Commanders
[edit]
- Colonel Yurii Polous (2018 - 2020)[14]
- Colonel Serhii Kyrian (3 Dec 2021-2023)[15]
- 2023–present: Colonel Maksym Aksamytovskyi[16][17]
Insignia
[edit]Emblem shows a silver Theotokos on a golden crescent, which was a part of Sumy Regiment flag during the Sloboda Ukraine.[18]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Kozova, Larysa; Kokhan, Vitalii; Synelnyk, Iryna; Bzikadze, Myroslava (27 January 2022). ""Брат" біля воріт: як регіони, які можуть першими зустріти ворога, готуються до ескалації" ["Brother" at the Gate: How Regions That May Meet the Enemy First Prepare for Escalation]. Unian (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "117 бригада територіальної оборони України відзначила 5-ту річницю від дня свого створення" [The 117th Territorial Defense Brigade of Ukraine celebrated the 5th anniversary of its creation]. sorada.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 14 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ Koriavko, Halyna (26 July 2018). "На Сумщині відбудуться навчання з територіальної оборони" [Territorial defense exercises will be held in Sumy Oblast]. sm.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Резервна армія на Сумщині: 117 окрема бригада територіальної оборони" [Reserve army in Sumy Oblast: 117th separate territorial defense brigade]. sumypost.com (in Ukrainian). 13 February 2019. Archived from the original on 17 August 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "На Сумщині - новий командир бригади територіальної оборони" [There is a new commander of the territorial defense brigade in Sumy Oblast]. sm.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ Medvid, Olha (17 February 2022). "На Глухівщині доукомплектовують бригади тероборони" [In the Hlukhiv region, the territorial defense brigades are being staffed]. debaty.sumy.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Сумська тероборона захопила танки Т-90А та Т-72Б3М" [The Sumy Terroborona captured the T-90A and T-72B3M tanks]. mil.in.ua (in Ukrainian). 4 March 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ Гладенко, Катерина (12 April 2022). "Техніка, яку військові РФ кинули поблизу кордону на Сумщині, слугуватиме ЗСУ". Suspilne (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "117-та бригада територіальної оборони отримала Бойовий Прапор" [The 117th Territorial Defense Brigade received the Combat Flag]. ArmyInform (in Ukrainian). 27 August 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/09/02/hundreds-of-ukrainian-troops-are-about-to-get-surrounded-south-of-pokrovsk/
- ^ Haynes, Deborah (19 August 2024). "'If we receive orders, we'll go': Ukrainian mortar team firing into Russia - and ready to join Kursk invasion". Sky News. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ Lee, Ian; Berriman, Steve (23 August 2024). "Ukrainian troops tell CBS News why small, cheap drones are vital to the incursion into Russia's Kursk region". CBS News. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ Fornusek, Martin (10 March 2025). "Russia attempting to gain foothold in Sumy Oblast, Border Guard warns". The Kyiv Independent. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ "Резервна армія на Сумщині: 117 окрема бригада територіальної оборони". Archived from the original on 17 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ^ НА СУМЩИНІ — НОВИЙ КОМАНДИР БРИГАДИ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНОЇ ОБОРОНИ
- ^ "117 бригада територіальної оборони України відзначає 6-ту річницю від дня свого створення » Газета Кур'єр - ТРК Глухів".
- ^ "На благодійному аукціоні шосткинські підприємці зібрали для військових і ВПО близько 1 млн. грн". SHOSTKA.INFO інтернет газета "Шостка".
- ^ Zahrebelnyi, Volodymyr (16 September 2021). "Затверджено нарукавні емблеми для окремих бригад тероборони" [Sleeve emblems for individual Teroborona brigades have been approved]. ArmyInform (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 21 April 2023.