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111th Territorial Defense Brigade
Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces unit
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The 111th Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukrainian: 111-Ñа окÑема бÑигада ÑеÑиÑоÑÑалÑÐ½Ð¾Ñ Ð¾Ð±Ð¾Ñони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Luhansk Oblast. It is part of Operational Command East.
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| 111th Territorial Defense Brigade | |
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| Ukrainian: 111-Ñа окÑема бÑигада ÑеÑиÑоÑÑалÑÐ½Ð¾Ñ Ð¾Ð±Ð¾Ñони | |
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| Active | 26 June 2018 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Military reserve force |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Part of |  Territorial Defense ForcesOperational Command East |
| Garrison/HQ |  Luhansk OblastMUN Ð7039[1] |
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| Flag | .svg) |
History
Formation
On 26 June 2018, the brigade was formed in Luhansk Oblast. At time of formation, brigade was made up of only 23 servicemen.[1] 6 battalions were planned in Lysychansk, Rubizhne, Sievierodonetsk, Starobilsk, Svatove and Bilovodsk.[2]
Russo-Ukrainian War
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
After 24 February units of the brigade were reinforced with new recruits and numbered over 2,500. Units of the brigade took part in defense of Rubizhne, Sievierodonetsk, Lysychansk, Voevodivka, Pryvillia, Zolote, Hirske, Novotoshkivske, Toshkivka, Bilohorivka, Shypylivka, Vrubivka, Verkhniokamianske, Mykolaivka, Lyman, Yampolivka, Terny, Torske, Kreminna, Ustynivka, Druzhba and Volodymyrivka.[1] The formation was awarded its battle flag on 27 August 2022.[3]
After the brigade was rotated from the front-lines, it was sent Belarus border with Volyn Oblast for rest and training. In July 2023 brigade was still in that area. 59 servicemen of the brigade were awarded with medals and orders.[1] In August 118th battalions was renamed 118th Sievierodonetsk battalion.[4]
Structure
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- Headquarters
110th Territorial Defense Battalion (Lysychansk) MUN Ð727
117th Territorial Defense Battalion (Sievierodonetsk) MUN Ð7276
118th Territorial Defense Battalion (Rubizhne) MUN Ð7284
119th Territorial Defense Battalion (Starobilsk) MUN Ð7285
198th Territorial Defense Battalion (Svatove) MUN Ð7364- Engineering Company
- Communication Company
- Logistics Company
- Mortar Battery
Commanders
Insignia
Emblem shows a stylized walking golden horse on green field, which was a historical symbol of Starobilsk sotnia of the Ostrogozhsk Regiment.[8]