1st Special Purpose Brigade (Ukraine)

The 1st Special Purpose Brigade named after Ivan Bohun (Ukrainian: 1-ша окрема бригада спеціального призначення ім. Івана Богуна) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022.[1]

1st Special Purpose Brigade
1-ша окрема бригада спеціального призначення
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
ActiveMarch 4, 2022 - Today
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleMechanized Infantry
Engagements2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Websitehttps://www.bohunbrigade.com
Commanders
Current
commander
Oleg Uminskyi

History

It is the Ukrainian ground forces.[2][3]

Structure

As of 2023, the brigade's structure is as follows:

  • 1st Special Purpose Brigade, N/A
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 515th Battalion
    • 516th Battalion
    • 517th Battalion
    • 518th Battalion
    • Tank Battalion

References

  1. "Головна". Bohunbrigade (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  2. "The AFU removed the russian flag in Nova Husarivka, Kharkiv Oblast". Mind.ua. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  3. "Armed Forces Of Ukraine Hoist Ukrainian Flag In Village Near Balakliya". charter97.org. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
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