53rd Reconnaissance Battalion

Full name: 53rd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion

Ukrainian: 53 окремий розвідувальний батальйон

Active:

2022 –

Garrison:

???

Size:

250 - 500 servicemen

Motto:

n/a

Unit Role:

Intelligence Forces

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About Unit

53rd Reconnaissance Battalion is a unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.

It was formed in 2022 as the 53rd Rifle Battalion in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and it was later assigned to support the 116th Mechanized Brigade.

In August 2025, it was reformed into a separate reconnaissance battalion.

2022
  • 53rd Rifle Battalion

creation of the unit

2025
  • 53rd Reconnaissance Battalion

reformation

Lt. Col. Volodymyr Samboruk

Unit Commander

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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.

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.

HMMWV

Light Armored Vehicle

First variant, 2022 – 2024

Second variant, 2024 – Today

This page was created on June 11, 2023, and last edited on August 26, 2025.