117th Territorial Defense Brigade
Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces unit
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The 117th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukrainian: 117-Ñа окÑема бÑигада ÑеÑиÑоÑÑалÑÐ½Ð¾Ñ Ð¾Ð±Ð¾Ñони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Sumy Oblast. It is part of Operational Command North.
| 117th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade | |
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| Ukrainian: 117-Ñа окÑема бÑигада ÑеÑиÑоÑÑалÑÐ½Ð¾Ñ Ð¾Ð±Ð¾Ñони | |
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| Active | 13 April 2018 - |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Type | Military reserve force |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Part of |  Territorial Defense Forces |
| Garrison/HQ |  Sumy OblastMUN Ð7045[1] |
| Engagements | War in Donbas Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Insignia | |
| Flag | _color.svg) |
History
Formation
On 13 April 2018, the brigade was formed in Sumy Oblast.[2] Colonel Yurii Polous was the commander. During 27 September to 7 October, a ten-day exercise was held for a planned 25 percent of reserves.[3][4]
On 3 December 2021, Colonel Serhii Kyrian was appointed as a new commander.[5]
On 17 February 2022, the brigade was taking in more recruits.[6]
Russo-Ukrainian War
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
In early March, soldiers of the brigade captured Russian Т-90Ð, T-72B3M obr.2016 tanks and UR-77 Meteorit mine clearing vehicle.[7] In April, after the Russian withdrawal from northern Ukraine, soldiers of the brigade's 150th Battalion captured Russian tanks that had been abandoned near the RussiaâUkraine border.[8]
On 27 August 2022, the brigade received its battle flag.[9]
During the Pokrovsk offensive in 2024, the brigade came under the threat of encirclement.[10]
The brigade participated in the Kursk offensive of 2024 to 2025.[11][12][13]
Structure
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:[1]
- Headquarters
150th Territorial Defense Battalion (Sumy) MUN Ð7316
151st Territorial Defense Battalion (Konotop) MUN Ð7317
152nd Territorial Defense Battalion (Romny) MUN Ð7318
153rd Territorial Defense Battalion (Shostka) MUN Ð7319
154th Territorial Defense Battalion (Okhtyrka) MUN Ð7320
155th Territorial Defense Battalion (Stepanivka) MUN Ð7321- Engineering Company
- Communication Company
- Logistics Company
- Mortar Battery
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Commanders
Insignia
Emblem shows a silver Theotokos on a golden crescent, which was a part of Sumy Regiment flag during the Sloboda Ukraine.[18]