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82nd Air Assault Brigade

Full name: 82nd Separate Air Assault Bukovynska Brigade

Active:

September 2, 2022 –

Military Unit Number:

A2582

Garrison:

Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast

Size:

1500 - 5000 servicemen

Motto:

n/a

Unit Role:

Airborne Troops

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About Unit

82nd Air Assault Brigade is a unit of Ukrainian Air Assault Forces.

It was formed in September 2022 on the basis of the 3rd Battalion Tactical Group, as part of the 80th Air Assault Brigade, and pulled selected personnel from the 25th Airborne Brigade.

Prior to the Ukrainian summer counteroffensive directed towards southern Ukraine, aimed at liberating Melitopol, the brigade received a significant amount of Western weapons and equipment, including Challenger 2s, Strykers, and Marders.

On August 15, 2023, the brigade had begun combat operations at Robotyne, one of the hottest directions during the offensive.

Following the Russian offensive into Kharkiv Oblast in May 2024, elements of the brigade were deployed to defend against the Russian incursion. Later, in August 2024, the brigade took part in the incursion into Kursk Oblast of the Russian Federation, where it saw heavy fighting, performing extremely well.

In April 2025, the brigade formed the basis of the 8th Air Assault Corps of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces.

On March 14, 2026, the brigade received the award “For Courage and Bravery” by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Insignia

The insignia features a traditional chevron, set against a deep red field and silver border. At its center stands a stylized silver eagle with wings outstretched, rendered in a bold yet minimalistic manner. The eagle is a longstanding symbol of strength, vigilance, and dominance in the air.

09/2022

82nd Air Assault Brigade

formation of the unit

Lieutenant Colonel

Volodymyr Hutsul

Born in Chernivtsi Oblast, he spent part of his childhood in Moldova, later completing his education in Chernivtsi. Since 2014, he has served in the 80th Air Assault Brigade, fighting in Donbas. In 2019, he graduated from a military academy. At the start of the full-scale invasion commanded an air assault company, leading the defense of a Dnieper bridge in Kherson while directing artillery and air strikes. Since 2022, he rose to the Deputy Commander position within the 82nd Air Assault Brigade, …

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Structure
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Insignia History

Current Structure

Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignia if available.

Unit Headquarters

It includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.

1st Air Assault Battalion

The first linear Air Assault Battalion of the Brigade.

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Headquarters and Headquarters Company

The Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the Battalion.

1st Air Assault Company

The first linear Air Assault Company of the Battalion.

2nd Air Assault Company

The second linear Air Assault Company of the Battalion.

3rd Air Assault Company “Raven”

The third linear Air Assault Company of the Battalion. It bears the nickname “Raven”.

4th Air Assault Company

The fourth linear Air Assault Company of the Battalion.

Fire Support Company

The Fire Support Company of the Battalion.

Reconnaissance Platoon

The Reconnaissance Platoon of the Battalion.

Unmanned Systems Platoon

The Unmanned Systems Platoon of the Battalion.

Engineer-Sapper Platoon

The Engineer-Sapper Platoon of the Battalion.