On February 24, 2022, the brigade was stationed in Mariupol and was tasked with the defense of the city.
On May 20, 2022, the remnants of the brigade surrendered to Russians in Azovstal.
In January 2023, Azov Regiment was reformed into 12th Brigade Azov and 12th Brigade of Operational Assignment cease to exist.
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Units defending Mariupol
The list of Ukrainian units who have been heroically defending the besieged city of Mariupol for longer than 40 days and counting.
April 13, 2022
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Tagged 109ter, 12ng, 36marines, 503marines, 56mechanized, azov_reg, kord, mariupol
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Structure
Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignias if available.
2014 - 2022
Azov Regiment
Formed in 2014, originally as a Special Patrol Police Battalion.
1st Guardsmen Battalion
The first linear infantry battalion of the unit.
Equipment
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