1st Special Purpose Brigade (Ukraine)
| 1st Special Purpose Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 1-ша окрема бригада спеціального призначення | |
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | 4 March 2022 - Today |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Engagements | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | https://www.bohunbrigade.com |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Oleg Uminskyi |
The 1st Special Purpose Brigade named after Ivan Bohun (Ukrainian: 1-ша окрема бригада спеціального призначення ім. Івана Богуна) or the Bohun Brigade is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022.[1][2][3] The Bohun Brigade includes, in addition to Ukrainians, citizens of 19 other countries.[4]
The brigade has seen continuous fighting since its inception. As of 4 March 2023, 146 servicemen of the brigade has been KIA and 484 servicemen were awarded distinctions for their courage and heroism in battle.[5]
Structure
As of 2023, the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 1st Special Purpose Brigade, N/A
- 515th Battalion "Iron Wolves"
- 516th Battalion
- 517th Battalion "Haydamakis"
- 518th Battalion "Wild Field"
- Support Battalion “Skelya”
- Tank Battalion
References
- ^ "Головна". Bohunbrigade (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "The AFU removed the russian flag in Nova Husarivka, Kharkiv Oblast". Mind.ua. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Armed Forces Of Ukraine Hoist Ukrainian Flag In Village Near Balakliya". charter97.org. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Log in or sign up to view". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ https://zt-rada.gov.ua/?pages=16517