92nd Assault Brigade

92nd Assault Brigade is a unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.

The brigade was established in 1999 as the 6th Mechanized Division, formed on the basis of the 6th Division of the Ukrainian National Guard. It traces its lineage to the Soviet 48th Rifle Division, though its Soviet-era honors were removed following Ukraine’s 2015 decommunization efforts. In the year 2000, the division was reformed as the 92nd Mechanized Brigade.

In 2011, the brigade was downsized and faced potential disbandment, but these plans were abandoned by Ukrainian officials following the outbreak of the war in Donbas in 2014 against Russian-backed separatists in the east.

The brigade has played an active role in the defense of eastern Ukraine, especially following the full-scale invasion, including key engagements in Kharkiv and Luhansk Oblasts. It participated in the Kharkiv counteroffensive in 2022, contributing to the liberation of Kupiansk and surrounding areas.

In August 2023, the brigade was restructured as the 92nd Assault Brigade. Since then, it has taken part in offensive and defensive operations across Kharkiv and Kursk Oblasts, including joint actions with Kraken, the International Legion, and the Khartia Brigade.

In June 2025, it was revealed that the brigade had formed the basis for the newly created 16th Army Corps, located in Kharkiv Oblast.

Insignia

The insignia features a traditional shield with a yellow and black colour scheme. The bottom elements of the insignia depict a curtain wall in black, with the central imagery containing two crossed rifles to indicate the proficiency and accuracy of its soldiers.