Ukrainian 118th Territorial Defense Forces Brigade
Military unit
The 118th Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces (
Ukrainian : 118-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони ) is a military formation of the
Territorial Defense Forces of
Ukraine in
Cherkasy Oblast . It is part of
Operational Command North .
History
Formation
On 7 November 2018, the brigade was formed in
Cherkasy Oblast . It was created over the course of 3-4 months, based on the existing battalion from
Cherkasy , and Colonel Stuzhenko Anatolii was appointed as its commander. The brigade was planned to consist of about 4,000 older reservists, 40–60 years old.
[2] The formation included six battalions in
Smila ,
Zolotonosha ,
Uman ,
Zhashkiv ,
Zvenyhorodka , and
Cherkasy .
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From 5–11 August 2019, the brigade held a large-scale exercise involving headquarters and all six battalions. Troops trained in
tactical medicine , engineering training, the basics of
topography and communications, and target practice.
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On 2 February 2022, commander Colonel Stuzhenko Anatolii announced that the brigade was 70% formed.
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Russo-Ukrainian War
Russian invasion of Ukraine
During the first week of March, two battalions were fully staffed with reservists.
[9] In April, one brigade unit took part in the
Battle of Popasna , helping defend the city for 14 days.
[10] The formation was awarded its battle flag on 14 October 2022.
[11]
The 157th Territorial Defense Battalion from
Zolotonosha operated in the territory of Cherkasy Oblast and was later sent to strengthen neighboring
Poltava Oblast . The unit also fought in the
Battle of Bakhmut , and in February 2023 fought in the
Battle of Vuhledar .
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In January 2023, the brigade's units fought in the
Battle of Vuhledar .
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Structure
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:
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Headquarters
156th Territorial Defense Battalion
[15] (
Cherkasy )
MUN А7322
[1]
157th Territorial Defense Battalion (
Zolotonosha )
MUN А7323
[1]
158th Territorial Defense Battalion (
Smila )
MUN А7324
[1]
159th Territorial Defense Battalion (
Zvenyhorodka )
MUN А7325
[1]
160th Territorial Defense Battalion (
Uman )
MUN А7326
[1]
161th Territorial Defense Battalion (
Zhashkiv )
MUN А7327
[1]
254th Territorial Defense Battalion
[16]
MUN А4756
Counter-Sabotage Company
Engineering Company
Communication Company
Logistics Company
Anti-Aircraft Platoon
Commanders
Colonel Stuzhenko Anatolii: 2018–present
See also
References
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Laws of Ukraine .
Verkhovna Rada No. 44/2016 :
Про шефську допомогу військовим частинам Збройних Сил України, Національної гвардії України та Державної прикордонної служби України [On chief assistance to the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard of Ukraine and the State Border Service of Ukraine ]. Adopted on 18 February 2022. (Ukrainian)
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"На Черкащині набирають резервістів до бригади територіальної оборони" [In Cherkasy region, reservists are being recruited for the territorial defense brigade]. uman-rda.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 9 November 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
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"У Черкасах створили бригаду територіальної оборони" [A territorial defense brigade was created in Cherkasy]. provce.ck.ua (in Ukrainian). 7 November 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
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"Приймаємо навіть жінок: на Черкащині з'явилася бригада територіальної оборони" [We even accept women: a territorial defense brigade has appeared in Cherkasy region]. zmi.ck.ua (in Ukrainian). 7 November 2018. Archived from
the original on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
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"Із наступного тижня на Черкащині стартують навчання з територіальної оборони" [Territorial defense exercises will start in Cherkasy from next week]. procherk.info (in Ukrainian). 2 August 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
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"На Черкащині 118 окрема бригада ТрО провела вогневі тренування. Фото" [In Cherkaschyna 118, a separate brigade of the TrO conducted fire drills. Photo]. pivnich.org.ua (in Ukrainian). 7 August 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
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"118-а окрема бригада ТрО навчається на Черкащині (ВІДЕО)" [The 118th separate brigade of TrO is training in Cherkasy region (VIDEO)]. ukrmilitary.com (in Ukrainian). 7 August 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
^ Shved, Oksana; Shevchenko, Daria (2 February 2022).
"Приймають і військових, і цивільних: на Черкащині формують тероборону" [Both military and civilians are accepted: in Cherkasy region, they are forming a territorial defense unit].
Suspilne (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
^ Shved, Oksana (2 March 2022).
"Черкаська тероборона укомплектована, але можна записатися у резерв" [The Cherkasy Teroborona is fully equipped, but you can sign up for the reserve].
Suspilne (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
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"Командир черкаської тероборони має запитання по тому, як його бійців вводили в бій, але довіряє командуванню" [The commander of the Cherkasy Teroborona has questions about how his soldiers were brought into battle, but he trusts the command]. procherk.info (in Ukrainian). 20 May 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
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"У День захисників і захисниць України Президент вручив ордени «Золота Зірка», відзнаки «Хрест бойових заслуг» і присвоїв почесні найменування військовим частинам" [On the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, the President presented the "Golden Star" orders, the "Cross of Combat Merits" and awarded military units with honorary titles].
Ministry of Defence (in Ukrainian). 14 October 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
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"У боях поблизу Вугледара загинув черкаський телеоператор Павло Тимошенко" [Cherkasy TV cameraman Pavlo Tymoshenko was killed in the fighting near Vugledar]. zmina.info (in Ukrainian). 7 February 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
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" "Знищували бійців "елітного" підрозділу": тероборонівець з Черкащини про бої біля Вугледару" ["They destroyed the fighters of the "elite" unit": a Teroborona soldier from Cherkasy region about the battles near Vuhledar]. provce.ck.ua (in Ukrainian). 13 February 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
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"118 ОБрТрО (118-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони)" . wartears.org (in Ukrainian). 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
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"На Черкащині презентували кліп про тероборону, пісню писали в окопі на Луганщині" [In Cherkasy region, a video clip was presented about anti-terrorist defense, the song was written in a trench in Luhansk region].
Ukrinform (in Ukrainian). 4 July 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
^ Nyshchyk, Yaroslav (18 May 2023).
"Гарні пляжі, нові дороги – це нові могили хлопців та дівчат, – Ярослав Нищик" [Beautiful beaches, new roads are new graves for boys and girls, - Yaroslav Nyshchyk]. provce.ck.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 21 August 2023 .
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