1st Special Purpose Brigade (Ukraine)
| 1st Special Purpose Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 1-ша окрема бригада спеціального призначення | |
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | 4 March 2022 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | 9th Army Corps[1] |
| Engagements | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | https://www.bohunbrigade.com |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Oleg Uminskyi |
The 1st Special Purpose Brigade named after Ivan Bohun (Ukrainian: 1-ша окрема бригада спеціального призначення ім. Івана Богуна) or the Bohun Brigade is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022.[2][3][4] The Bohun Brigade includes, in addition to Ukrainians, citizens of 19 other countries.[5]
The brigade has seen continuous fighting since its inception. As of 4 March 2023, 146 servicemen of the brigade has been KIA and 484 servicemen were awarded distinctions for their courage and heroism in battle.[6]
Structure[edit]
As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 1st Special Purpose Brigade, N/A
- 515th Special Purpose Battalion "Iron Wolves"
- 516th Special Purpose Battalion
- 517th Special Purpose Battalion "Haydamakis"
- 518th Special Purpose Battalion "Wild Field" (disbanded in early 2024)[7]
- Support Battalion “Skelya”
- Tank Battalion
References[edit]
- ^ Composition of 9th Army Corps, 2 October 2023, retrieved 3 November 2023
- ^ "Головна". Bohunbrigade (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "The AFU removed the russian flag in Nova Husarivka, Kharkiv Oblast". Mind.ua. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Armed Forces Of Ukraine Hoist Ukrainian Flag In Village Near Balakliya". charter97.org. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Log in or sign up to view". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ https://zt-rada.gov.ua/?pages=16517
- ^ "Command disbands Dyke Pole Battalion". Militaryland. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
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