22nd Motorized Infantry Battalion (Ukraine)
| 22nd Battalion of Territorial Defence Ukrainian: 22-й батальйон територіальної оборони | |
|---|---|
 Unit insignia | |
| Active | 2014 - |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Ministry of Defence |
| Type | Battalion of Territorial Defence (BTD) |
| Size | 423 |
22nd Battalion[1] also known as Kharkiv Battalion[2][3][4] is a Territorial Defense Battalion of Ukraine The battalion is subordinated to the Ministry of Defense.[5]
History
The formation was established in April 2014 in Kharkiv during the 2014 pro-Russian conflict in Ukraine.[6]
The battalion is based in Svatove.[7]
Special police unit Kharkiv
During autumn 2015 the special police unit battalion's Kharkiv-1, Kharkiv-2 and Slobozhanshchyna merged into police battalion "Kharkiv".[8] They have been involved in maintaining public order and guarding strategically important facilities in Mariupol.[9]
References
- ^ ""Экипируйте наших бойцов!": так есть или нет бронежилеты у харьковского батальона?". АТН. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ Приключения батальона "Харьков" на Донбассе
- ^ "За переброску Харьковского батальона территориальной обороны в зону АТО ответственность несет Генштаб (+видео)". Главное™. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ В батальон "Харьков" пришли первые 100 добровольцев
- ^ North of Luhansk land: life on the border of war and peace. The Insider. May 27, 2014
- ^ "Бронежилеты для солдат из Харькова покупают родители". Вести. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Как харьковский батальон голосовал в Луганске". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ Template:Ru icon Battalion "Kharkiv" is sent to the zone of ATO, SQ News (9 December 2015)
- ^ Template:Ru icon "Kharkiv" Battalion returned home (photos), SQ News (16 January 2016)
