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101st Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukraine)
Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces unit
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The 101st Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukrainian: 101-Ñа окÑема бÑигада ÑеÑиÑоÑÑалÑÐ½Ð¾Ñ Ð¾Ð±Ð¾Ñони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Zakarpattia Oblast. It is part of Operational Command West.
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| 101st Territorial Defense Brigade | |
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| Ukrainian: 101-Ñа окÑема бÑигада ÑеÑиÑоÑÑалÑÐ½Ð¾Ñ Ð¾Ð±Ð¾Ñони | |
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| Active | September 2018 â present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Military reserve force |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Part of |  Territorial Defense Forces |
| Garrison/HQ |  Zakarpattia OblastMUN Ð7029[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Commander in Chief | Governor Myroslav Biletskyi |
| Insignia | |
| Flag | .svg) |
History
Formation
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
Russian invasion of Ukraine
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
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:[6]
Headquarters
Battalions
| Badge | Name | City | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
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68th Territorial Defense Battalion | Uzhhorod | MUN Ð7080 |
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69th Territorial Defense Battalion | Rakhiv | MUN Ð7081 |
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70th Territorial Defense Battalion | Mukachevo | MUN Ð7084 |
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71st Territorial Defense Battalion | Tiachiv | MUN Ð7123 |
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72nd Territorial Defense Battalion | Khust | MUN Ð7124 |
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73rd Territorial Defense Battalion | Berehove | MUN Ð7124 |
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212th Territorial Defense Battalion | Uzhhorod | MUN Ð7369 |
Companies
- Counter-Sabotage Company
- Engineering Company
- Communication Company
- Logistics Company
- Mortar Battery