Insignia The brigade’s symbol is a black bird in attack mode, clutching a golden arrow in its talons. This emblem not only represents the unit’s operational focus but also carries deep symbolism, emphasizing the continuity of Ukrainian military traditions. A black bird was used in the insignia of Ukrainian aviation during the First Liberation Struggles…

Insignia The sleeve insignia is a blue and black shield featuring the image of a ghostly human skull with a fighter jet-shaped nasal cavity. This emblem reflects the honorary title awarded to the brigade on Ukraine’s Independence Day in 2024.

The 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade is a military unit of the Air Force, and currently under the command of Air Command Center. The unit is based in Ozerne, Zhytomyr Oblast, and has been long operating with ex soviet Su-27 twin engine fighter jets and Aero L-39 Albatros jet trainers. On March 9, 2026, Colonel Oleksandr Dovhach…

21st Rifle Battalion is a separate unit of Ukrainian Ground Forces, and assigned under the command of 44th Mechanized Brigade. At the end of 2024, the battalion was split in half, part was reformed into a linear rifle battalion of 44th Mechanized Brigade, and the other formed the basis of 158th Mechanized Brigade.