40th Tactical Aviation Brigade

Full name: 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade “Ghost of Kyiv”

Active:

February 1, 1992 –

Garrison:

Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast

Size:

1500 - 5000 servicemen

Unit Role:

Tactical Aviation

Facebook

About Unit

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.

Col. Viktor Danyliuk

Unit Commander

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.

Unit's Page

342nd Security Battalion

A4439 | Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast

Unit structurally subordinated to the command of this formation.

1st Aviation Squadron

The first aviation squadron of the brigade.

Show Subordinated Units

2nd Aviation Squadron

The second aviation squadron of the brigade.

Show Subordinated Units

GCI Team

A team of the brigade.

Show Subordinated Units

Medical Center

The medical center of the brigade.

Show Subordinated Units

Former Units

Equipment

Here, you can view the complete list of the unit’s equipment. All images of the vehicles and weapons below are sourced from the official social pages.

Mikoyan MiG-29

Aircraft

Aero L-39

Aircraft

We currently don’t have information about the unit’s insignia history. Please check back later.

This page was created on August 13, 2023, and last edited on February 11, 2026.

Check out more units |