Recent News
Ten years ago, Ukrainian Army was raised on alarm
Ukrainian top officials responded to Russian aggression in Crimea and Donbas.
Ten years ago, the annexation of Crimea had begun
February 20, the beginning of Russian aggression against Ukrainian state and its people.
Air Assault units received honorary titles
On the day of Air Assault Troops, the president Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented battle flags and awarded brigades with honorary titles.
New insignias for AirAssault troops
Seven units of Air Assault Forces of Armed Forces of Ukraine received brand new insignias. The insignias respect historic and national military symbolism.
Troops rotation in Donbas
The time has come for several units of Armed Forces of Ukraine. They served their time in the combat zone and returned back to their homes.
Structure
Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignia if available.
1st Assault Battalion
The first linear assault battalion.
2nd Assault Battalion
The second linear assault battalion.
3rd Assault Battalion
The third linear assault battalion, formed by volunteers in 2014.
Tank company
The tank company of 79th AirAssault Brigade, equipped with T-80BV tanks.
Reconnaissance Company
Artillery Group
The group contains self-propelled company, howitzer company and MLRS company.
Anti-Aircraft Company
The anti-aircraft protection of 79th AirAssault Brigade.
Engineering Company
Material Support Company
Landing Support Company
CBRN Protection Company
Medical Company
Communication Company
Headquarters
The staff.
Proving Grounds
1st Separate Assault Company “Belarus”
A separate assault company formed by Belarusian volunteers.
Equipment
Here you can find all equipment of the unit. All images of vehicles and weapons listed below are taken from the official social media page of the unit.2022 – today
T-80BV
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 10
BTR-80
Type:
APC
| Amount: 20+
VAB
Type:
APC
| Amount: 6+
MLS Shield
Type:
LAV
| Amount: 11
BRDM-2
Type:
LAV
| Amount: 5+
GRAD-1
Type:
MLRS
| Amount: 5+
2S1 Gvozdika
Type:
Artillery
| Amount: 5+
Equipment Losses
We currently don’t have information about the unit’s equipment casualties. Please check back later.
pre-2014
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