1st Special Purpose Brigade (Ukraine)
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.[1][2][3] The Bohun Brigade includes, in addition to Ukrainians, citizens of 19 other countries.[4]
| 1st Special Purpose Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 1-ша окрема бригада спеціального призначення | |
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | March 4, 2022 - Today |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Engagements | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | https://www.bohunbrigade.com |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Oleg Uminskyi |
The brigade has seen continuous fighting since its inception. As of March 4, 2023, 146 servicemen of the brigade has been KIA and 484 servicemen were awarded distinctions for their courage and heroism in battle.[5]
Structure
As of 2023, the brigade's structure is as follows:
1st Special Purpose Brigade, N/A
- 515th Battalion "Iron Wolves"
- 516th Battalion
- 517th Battalion "Haydamakis"
- 518th Battalion "Wild Field"
- Support Battalion “Skelya”
- Tank Battalion
References
- "Головна". Bohunbrigade (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- "The AFU removed the russian flag in Nova Husarivka, Kharkiv Oblast". Mind.ua. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- "Armed Forces Of Ukraine Hoist Ukrainian Flag In Village Near Balakliya". charter97.org. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- "Log in or sign up to view". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- https://zt-rada.gov.ua/?pages=16517
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