5th Assault Brigade (Ukraine)

The 5th Separate Assault Brigade (Ukrainian: 5-та окрема штурмова бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022.[1]

5th Separate Assault Brigade
5-та окрема штурмова бригада
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
ActiveMay 10, 2022 – Today
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleInfantry
Part ofOperational Command North
EngagementsRusso-Ukrainian War
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Websitehttps://t.me/s/fifthbrUA
Commanders
Current
commander		Col. Oleksandr Yakovenko

History

The 5th Assault Brigade was founded by Pavlo Palisa.[2] The Brigade is closely affiliated with the 58th Motorized Brigade, as Palisa previously served in the brigade and was originally slated to become its deputy commander.[3] Under the command of Colonel Palisa, the 5th Assault Regiment is part of the Operational Command North.[4] In October 2022, the regiment fought in the Battle of Bakhmut, alongside Ukrainian naval infantry and national guard forces.[5]

On February 24, 2023, the regiment was reformed into a brigade and the famous 24th Assault Battlion Aidar was assigned under its command.[6]

Structure

As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[7]

  • 5th Separate Assault Brigade
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 1st Mechanized Battalion
    • 2nd Mechanized Battalion
    • 1st Assault Infantry Battalion
    • 24th Separate Assault Infantry Battalion “Aidar”
    • 5th Tank Battalion
    • 5th Artillery Group
      • Regimental Headquarters and Target Acquisition Battery
    • 5th Anti-Aircraft Missile Defense Battalion
    • Reconnaissance Company
    • Engineer Battalion
    • Logistic Battalion
    • Maintenance Battalion
    • Signal Company
    • Radar Company
    • Medical Company
    • CBRN Protection Company

References
  1. Review, Eurasia (2022-10-13). "Zelenskyy: Terror Must Be Responded With Force At All Levels: On Battlefield, With Sanctions, And Legally – Address". Eurasia Review. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  2. "«Посадки завалені трупами росіян». Як виглядають бої на найгарячішому Бахмутському напрямку очима рядового бійця й ексдепутата Юрія Сиротюка". nv.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  3. "Zelensky presents awards, battle flags to Ukraine's military". www.ukrinform.net. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  4. Zelenskyy, Volodymyr (14 October 2022). "Zelenskyy: Terror Must Be Responded With Force At All Levels: On Battlefield, With Sanctions, And Legally – Address". Eurasia Review. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  5. Watling, Tom (September 16, 2022). "Ukrainian forces release rare footage of successful counter attack". Express.co.uk.
  6. Loh, Matthew. "A Ukrainian drone commander said Russian troops would sit around and get shot at the start of the war, but have learned from their mistakes". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  7. "Zelenskyy comments on achievements on the front and reveals plans for further sanctions against Russia". Ukrainska Pravda. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
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