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The commander of the "Azov Tactical Group", which is part of the 3rd Special Operations Brigade is [[Andriy Biletsky]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.yahoo.com/ukrainian-military-reveals-garbage-ammunition-100100236.html |title=Ukrainian military reveals garbage and ammunition left by invaders during retreat from Bakhmut positions |website=news.yahoo.com}}</ref>
The commander of the "Azov Tactical Group", which is part of the 3rd Special Operations Brigade is [[Andriy Biletsky]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.yahoo.com/ukrainian-military-reveals-garbage-ammunition-100100236.html |title=Ukrainian military reveals garbage and ammunition left by invaders during retreat from Bakhmut positions |website=news.yahoo.com}}</ref>


The brigade's soldiers took part in the liberation of Kherson and Kherson region, as well as the battles for Bakhmut. On January 26, 2023, it was announced that the regiment would be reorganized into the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, and on February 24, the brigade was presented with a battle banner. On April 12, 2023, the brigade's official media resources announced the start of recruitment for the unit. In May 2023, it was one of the first to report successful offensives in the Bakhmut district.
The brigade's soldiers took part in the liberation of Kherson and Kherson region, as well as the battles for Bakhmut. On January 26, 2023, it was announced that the regiment would be reorganized into the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, and on February 24, the brigade was presented with a battle banner. On April 12, 2023, the brigade's official media resources announced the start of recruitment for the unit.<ref>{{Cite web|title=3-тя окрема штурмова бригада оголосила набір добровольців|url=https://censor.net/ua/news/3411661/3tya_okrema_shturmova_brygada_ogolosyla_nabir_dobrovoltsiv|website=Цензор.НЕТ|accessdate=2023-04-13|language=uk|last=Цензор.НЕТ}}</ref> In May 2023, it was one of the first to report successful offensives in the Bakhmut district.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Украинские военные заявили, что 72-я бригада войск РФ оставила позиции под Бахмутом|url=https://www.golosameriki.com/a/ukraine-bakhmut-developments/7086822.html|website=ГОЛОС АМЕРИКИ|date=2023-05-10|accessdate=2023-05-19|language=ru}}</ref>


== Structure ==
== Structure ==

Revision as of 07:23, 7 September 2023

3rd Separate Assault Brigade
3-тя окрема штурмова бригада
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Active1 November 2022 – present
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleMechanized Infantry
Part ofOperational Command North
Garrison/HQKyiv, Kyiv Oblast
EngagementsRusso-Ukrainian War
Websitehttps://ab3.army/
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Andriy Biletsky
Dmytro Kukharchuk

The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade (Template:Lang-uk) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022.[2]

The brigade, established in November 2022, was a merger of the Azov SSO, Special Operations Forces units which were created by former Azov Battalion veterans.[3]

History

The brigade, which was established in November 2022, emerged from the Azov Special Operations Forces (SSO) and initially comprised veterans of the Azov Regiment.[3] Since then it is a fully operational combat unit within the Ukrainian Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.[4] The formation of this brigade was strategically designed to create a highly mobile, well-equipped, and extensively trained force capable of engaging in both defensive and offensive operations.[3] According to Andriy Biletsky, as of January 2023 the brigade was deployed in the Battle of Bakhmut.[5]

An important milestone for the brigade occurred on 24 February 2023, when President Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally presented the Regimental Colour during a ceremonial event.[6]

The commander of the second battalion of the Azov Special Operation Forces, Kyiv regiment is Dmytro Kukharchuk.[7]

The commander of the "Azov Tactical Group", which is part of the 3rd Special Operations Brigade is Andriy Biletsky.[8]

The brigade's soldiers took part in the liberation of Kherson and Kherson region, as well as the battles for Bakhmut. On January 26, 2023, it was announced that the regiment would be reorganized into the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, and on February 24, the brigade was presented with a battle banner. On April 12, 2023, the brigade's official media resources announced the start of recruitment for the unit.[9] In May 2023, it was one of the first to report successful offensives in the Bakhmut district.[10]

Structure

As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[11]

  • 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 1st Assault Infantry Battalion
      • 3rd Assault Company
    • 2nd Assault Infantry Battalion
      • 1st Assault Company
        • Galician platoon
      • 2nd Assault Company
        • "Decepticons" platoon
        • "Wolf Pack" platoon
        • "Myron" platoon
      • Reconnaissance and strike unit "Hornet"
    • 1st Mechanized Battalion. Formed in February 2022 as 98th Territorial Defence Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro'.
    • 2nd Mechanized Battalion
      • Hydra Unit
    • Tank Battalion "Steel Wolves"
    • Anti-tank Battalion
    • Anti-aircraft Missile and Artillery Division
    • 1st Self-propelled Artillery Division "Commando Postril"
    • 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Division
    • Reconnaissance Unit Terra
    • Intelligence Unit Kryla
    • Artillery Reconnaissance Control Battery (BUAR)
    • Separate sniper platoon "GAR"
    • Intelligence Company
    • Combat Engineer Battalion
    • Logistic Battalion
    • Signals Company
    • Maintenance Battalion
    • Radar Company
    • Medical Company
    • CBRN Company

References

  1. ^ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66080652
  2. ^ "3-я окрема штурмовова бригада | ЗОШБр | Офіційний сайт". ab3.army. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  3. ^ a b c "Special operations forces of SSO Azov regiment become separate assault brigade of Ground Forces and fight in Bakhmut". Ukrainska Pravda. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  4. ^ "SSO Azov becomes Separate Assault Brigade with Army's Ground Forces". www.ukrinform.net. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  5. ^ "SSO Azov Reformed and is Now the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade". Atlas News. 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  6. ^ Суспільне Новини (Feb 24, 2023). "Зеленський до річниці великої війни нагородив військових на Софіївській площі". YouTube.
  7. ^ "Military in Mariupol has enough fighters, but they need equipment, aviation – National Corps". Interfax-Ukraine.
  8. ^ "Ukrainian military reveals garbage and ammunition left by invaders during retreat from Bakhmut positions". news.yahoo.com.
  9. ^ Цензор.НЕТ. "3-тя окрема штурмова бригада оголосила набір добровольців". Цензор.НЕТ (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  10. ^ "Украинские военные заявили, что 72-я бригада войск РФ оставила позиции под Бахмутом". ГОЛОС АМЕРИКИ (in Russian). 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  11. ^ "3rd Separate Assault Infantry Brigade – Ukraine's Counteroffensive, Units to Watch #1". Get the Latest Ukraine News Today - KyivPost. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
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