5th Battalion of Territorial Defense

Full name: 5th Battalion of Territorial Defense Prykarpattia

Active:

May 11, 2014 – January 16, 2015

Garrison:

Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast

Size:

Battalion (251 - 500 servicemen)

Unit Role:

Infantry

About Unit

The 5th Battalion of Territorial Defense was a unit of the Ukranian Ground Forces, formed in May 2014 with residents from Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.

On August 23, the battalion left its positions and returned to Ivano-Frankivks without an order from the higher command.
The commander was arrested on suspicion of desertion, while soldiers were charged for evasion from service in a combat environment.
The battalion was disbanded in January 2015 and ceased to exist.

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Current Structure

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It includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.

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This page was created on August 9, 2024, and last edited on May 11, 2026.

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