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The 111th Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces (Ukrainian: 111-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Luhansk Oblast. It is part of Operational Command East.




History






= Formation

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On 26 June 2018, the brigade was formed in Luhansk Oblast. At time of formation, brigade was made up of only 23 serviceman. 6 battalions were planned in Lysychansk, Rubizhne, Sievierodonetsk, Starobilsk, Svatove and Bilovodsk.




= Russo-Ukrainian War

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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. The formation was awarded its battle flag on 27 August 2022.
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 serviceman of the brigade were awarded with medals and orders. In August 118th battalions was renamed 118th Sievierodonetsk battalion.




Structure


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

Headquarters
110th Territorial Defense Battalion (Lysychansk) MUN А727
117th Territorial Defense Battalion (Sievierodonetsk) MUN А7276
118th Territorial Defense Battalion (Rubizhne) MUN А7284
119th Territorial Defense Battalion (Starobilsk) MUN А7285
198th Territorial Defense Battalion (Svatove) MUN А7364
Engineering Company
Communication Company
Logistics Company
Mortar Battery




Commanders



Lieutenant Colonel Dmytro Kiziiarov 2018 – 2020
Colonel Viacheslav Sukhanov January 2021 - 2022
Colonel Vadym Bondarenko 2023 - June 2023
Colonel Serhii Mamchenko 2023 - present




Insignia


Emblem shows a stylized walking golden horse on green field, which was a historical symbol of Starobilsk sotnia of the Ostrogozhsk Regiment.




See also


Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine




References

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• 111th Territorial Defense Brigade (Ukraine)
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• Ukrainian Ground Forces
• 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive order of battle
• 30th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
• Battle of Popasna
• 51st Guards Combined Arms Army
• Lloyd Austin