The 101st Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces (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.
| 101st Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces | |
|---|---|
| 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] |
History
editFormation
editIn 2018 in Zakarpattia Oblast Brigade was formed. From 19 to 28 September 2019 Brigade held large scale exercise for over 2,000 reservists.[2]
Russo-Ukrainian War
editRussian invasion of Ukraine
editUnits of the Brigade served in defence of Popasna in April. Then defended Hirske, Serhiivka, Volodymyrivka[3] and Spirne.[4] Some troops Soldiers from Brigade were serving in Sumy Oblast and Kharkiv Oblast in December.[5]
Structure
editAs of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:[6]
- Headquarters
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
- Counter-Sabotage Company
- Engineering Company
- Communication Company
- Logistics Company
- Mortar Battery
Commanders
editSee also
editReferences
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.