The 5th Separate Assault Brigade (Ukrainian: 5-та окрема штурмова бригада, romanized: 5-ta okrema shturmova bryhada) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022 as a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[2]
| 5th Separate Assault Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 5-та окрема штурмова бригада 5-ta okrema shturmova bryhada | |
 Brigade insignia | |
| Active | 10 May 2022 – present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Part of | Operational Command North |
| Engagements | |
| Website | Official Telegram channel |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Oleksandr Yakovenko |
History edit
The 5th Assault Brigade was founded by Pavlo Palisa.[3] The Brigade is closely affiliated with the 58th Motorized Brigade, as Palisa previously served in the brigade and was originally slated to become its deputy commander.[4] Under the command of Colonel Palisa, the 5th Assault Regiment is part of the Operational Command North.[5] In October 2022, the regiment fought in the Battle of Bakhmut, alongside Ukrainian naval infantry and national guard forces.[1]
On February 24, 2023, the regiment was reformed into a brigade and the famous 24th Assault Battalion Aidar was assigned under its command.[6]
In April 2024, the brigade was stationed near the city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast.[7]
Structure edit
As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows:[8]
- 5th Separate Assault Brigade
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion
- 1st Assault Infantry Battalion
- 3rd Assault Infantry Battalion
24th Separate Assault Infantry Battalion “Aidar”- 5th Tank Battalion
- 5th Field Artillery Regiment
- Headquarters and Target Acquisition Battery
- 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion
- 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion
- Rocket Artillery Battalion
- Anti-Tank Artillery Battalion
- Anti-Aircraft Missile Defense Artillery Regiment
Reconnaissance Battalion
- Attack Drone Company "Phoenix"
- Combat Engineer Battalion
- Logistics Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Signal Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Company
- Military Police Platoon
- Brigade Band
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References edit
- ^ a b Watling, Tom (September 16, 2022). "Ukrainian forces release rare footage of successful counter attack". Express.co.uk.
- ^ Review, Eurasia (2022-10-13). "Zelenskyy: Terror Must Be Responded With Force At All Levels: On Battlefield, With Sanctions, And Legally – Address". Eurasia Review. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "«Посадки завалені трупами росіян». Як виглядають бої на найгарячішому Бахмутському напрямку очима рядового бійця й ексдепутата Юрія Сиротюка". nv.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Zelensky presents awards, battle flags to Ukraine's military". www.ukrinform.net. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ Zelenskyy, Volodymyr (14 October 2022). "Zelenskyy: Terror Must Be Responded With Force At All Levels: On Battlefield, With Sanctions, And Legally – Address". Eurasia Review. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ Loh, Matthew. "A Ukrainian drone commander said Russian troops would sit around and get shot at the start of the war, but have learned from their mistakes". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ Barbara Wojazer (2024-04-06). "Ukraine Faces Key Battle In Chasiv Yar, A 'Door' To Donbas". Barron's. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Zelenskyy comments on achievements on the front and reveals plans for further sanctions against Russia". Ukrainska Pravda. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
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