110th Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukraine)

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The 110th Territorial Defense Brigade "Khortytsia" (Ukrainian: 110-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. It is part of Operational Command East.

Active1 July 2018 - present
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110th Territorial Defense Brigade
Ukrainian: 110-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони
Active1 July 2018 - present
Country Ukraine
Branch Armed Forces of Ukraine
TypeMilitary reserve force
RoleLight infantry
Part of Territorial Defense Forces
Operational Command East
Garrison/HQ Zaporizhzhia Oblast
MUN Ð7038[1]
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Since November 1, 2025 the Brigade has been renumbered. Now it is the 260th Territorial Defense Brigade "Khortytsia"

History

Formation

In December 2018, soldiers of the brigade began taking part in oath ceremonies. The brigade had planned to have close to 2,700 serviceman divided between six battalions located in Zaporizhzhia, Melitopol, Berdiansk, Polohy, and Kamianka-Dniprovska.[1]

On 14 February 2022, the brigade had 75% of its positions filled.[2]

Russo-Ukrainian War

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

110th Territorial Defense Brigade of Zaporizhzhia Region showing M240 machine gun, AT4 and MATADOR

The brigade was assigned to the southern defense sector on the evening of 25 February. Since brigade did not have any equipment, it was not tasked with the defense of Melitopol.[3]

Towards the end of April 2022, commander Viacheslav Vlasenko was removed from his position.[4] On 2 October, the brigade received its battle flag.[5]

On 14 July 2025, the brigade was awarded the honorary title "Khortytsia" by decree of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.[6]

Structure

As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:

  • Headquarters
  • 111th Territorial Defense Battalion (Berdiansk) MUN Ð7277[7]
  • 112th Territorial Defense Battalion (Kamianka-Dniprovska) MUN Ð7278
  • 113th Territorial Defense Battalion (Enerhodar) MUN Ð7279
  • 114th Territorial Defense Battalion (Zaporizhzhia) MUN Ð7280
  • 115th Territorial Defense Battalion (Melitopol) MUN Ð7281
  • 116th Territorial Defense Battalion (Polohy) MUN Ð7282
  • Engineering Company
  • Communication Company
  • Logistics Company
  • Mortar Battery

Commanders

  • Colonel Yevhenii Shcherban - 2021[8]
  • Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Losiev - 2022
  • Colonel Viacheslav Vlasenko – April 2022
  • Colonel Oleksandr Ihnatiev 2022–present

See also

References

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