117th Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces | |
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Ukrainian: 117-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони | |
Active | 13 April 2018 - present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
Type | Military reserve force |
Role | Light infantry |
Part of | Territorial Defense Forces |
Garrison/HQ | Sumy Oblast MUN А7045[1] |
The 117th Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces (Ukrainian: 117-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Sumy Oblast. It is part of Operational Command North.
On 13 April 2018 the brigade was formed in Sumy Oblast.[2] Colonel Yurii Polous was the commander. During 27 September to 7 October a ten-day exercise was held for a planned 25 percent of reserves.[3][4]
On 3 December 2021 Colonel Serhii Kyrian was appointed as a new commander.[5]
On 17 February 2022 brigade was taking in more recruits.[6]
In early March soldiers captured Russian Т-90А, T-72B3M obr.2016 tanks and UR-77 Meteorit mine clearing vehicle.[7] On 27 August, the brigade received its battle flag.[8]
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:[1]
Emblem shows a silver Theotokos on a golden crescent, which was a part of Sumy Regiment flag during the Sloboda Ukraine.[9]