Jerome Rendall

Jerome Rendall

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Jerome, the Editor-in-Chief of MilitaryLand.net, has been closely following the Ukrainian conflict since the early days of the Euromaidan movement in 2013. Inspired by the rise of volunteer battalions in 2014, he began documenting their formation and activities, eventually creating a comprehensive database of Ukrainian military units. His work aims to provide accurate, accessible information and introduce Ukraine’s Defense Forces to a broader international audience.

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  • 3rd Army Corps Strengthened by New Artillery Brigade

    The Ukrainian Ground Forces are establishing a new artillery unit, the 52nd Artillery Brigade, according to a fundraising announcement shared by volunteers supporting the formation. The brigade is being created…
  • Ground Forces Expand with New Recon Units

    With the transformation of the Defense Forces into a corps–brigade structure, the demand for reconnaissance units has significantly increased. Each corps formation is expected to include one reconnaissance battalion, but…
  • K-2 and Birds of Madyar Transferred to Unmanned Systems Forces

    The 20th Regiment of Unmanned Drones “K-2” and the 414th Unmanned Strike Aviation Brigade “Birds of Madyar” have been transferred from the Unmanned Systems of the Ground Forces, also known…
  • Andriy Malakhov Returns to Service and Forms a New Unit

    He commanded four battalions over the course of his service. During his final command, however, he was arrested, and his unit was subsequently disbanded. This is the story of Andriy…
  • 18th Marine Battalion Reorganized as Anti-Tank Unit

    The 18th Marine Battalion of Ukraine’s 35th Marine Brigade has been reorganized into a dedicated anti-tank unit, as announced on the battalion’s official Facebook page. Following the transformation, the unit…
  • CODE 9.2 Grows from Battalion to Regiment

    The 475th Assault Battalion, better known to the public as CODE 9.2, has been expanded into a regiment. The change was revealed through the unit’s social media. With this expansion,…
  • Summary of 2025 Reforms in the National Guard

    As the Armed Forces of Ukraine transition to a corps–brigade structure, numerous units are being expanded or created from scratch to support the newly established corps formations. The National Guard…
  • Formation of a New Artillery Brigade in the Army Revealed

    A new artillery brigade has been established within the Ground Forces of Ukraine — the 54th Artillery Brigade. Its formation is part of the ongoing restructuring of the Defense Forces…
  • All Heavy Mechanized Units Assigned to Army Corps

    All the remaining heavy mechanized brigades, recently formed on the basis of territorial defense brigades and tank brigades, have been assigned to various army corps formations. According to several volunteers…
  • Creation of Assault Troops in the Ukrainian Army

    The Ukrainian Army has established a new type of troops, the Assault Forces, which unites all assault regiments under a single command. Previously, these regiments were part of the Mechanized…
  • The Defense Forces are creating a new artillery brigade (Updated)

    Update (18.8.2025 – 11:50): The brigade’s official Facebook page has released its insignia to the public, which also reveals that the 60th Artillery Brigade is part of the 20th Army…