21st Motorized Battalion

Full name: 21st Separate Motorized Battalion Sarmat

Active:

May 11, 2014 – 2025

Garrison:

Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast

Size:

250 - 500 servicemen

Unit Role:

Motorized Infantry

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About Unit

21st Motorized Battalion was a battalion of the Ground Forces of Ukraine under the command of 56th Motorized Brigade. The unit was created in 2014 as 21st Battalion of Territorial Defense Sarmat, and in May 2015 reformed as the 21st Motorized Battalion and assigned under the command of 56th Motorized Brigade.

In 2025, the battalion became the 1st Motorized Battalion of the 56th Motorized Brigade.

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It includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.

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This page was created on July 28, 2024, and last edited on March 23, 2026.

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