Azov originated from Biletsky’s national organization Patriot of Ukraine. Its members participated in EuroMaidan and many of them joined the volunteer battalion. The unit was also supported by members of Automaidan and ultras of FC Metalist Kharkiv. The unit was reformed into a regiment in late 2014 and received military equipment from the government of Ukraine, including T-64B1M tanks, D-30 artillery, and various LAVs.
At the start of the Russian full-scale invasion in 2022, the regiment was stationed in Mariupol.
In January 2023, the regiment was expanded and reformed into a brigade under the Offensive Guard program. It later became known the unit was expanded in favor of 12th Brigade of Operational Assignment, which ceased to exist.
Recent News
Active units of Azov
Ukrainian units of Azov Movement became one of the main symbols of the resistance against Russian occupation and invasion.
Ukraine creates Offensive Guard brigades
The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced formation of new assault brigades to liberate Donetsk, Luhansk and Crimea.
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.
Kharkiv residents prepare to defend Ukraine
Anyone can come and improve their combat skills and knowledge.
Structure
Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignias if available.
2022 - today
Unit’s Headquarters
The unit includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.
1st Guardsmen Battalion
The first linear infantry battalion of the unit.
2nd Guardsmen Battalion
The second linear infantry battalion of the unit.
3rd Guardsmen Battalion
The third linear infantry battalion of the unit.
Tank Company
The linear tank company of the unit.
Artillery Battalion
The artillery battalion of the unit.
Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
The air defense battalion of the unit.
Reconnaissance Company
The scouts of the unit.
2015 - 2022
1st Company, 1st Battalion
The company regularly attends training. Their history is unknown.
2nd Company, 1st Battalion
The second company.
3rd Company, 1st Battalion
The third company was deployed to Odesa in 2016. The unit has five platoons.
1st Company, 2nd Battalion
Originally part of the Tank Battalion but later reformed into a standalone unit and moved to the second battalion as first company. Defeated during the Battle of Mariupol in 2022.
2nd Company, 2nd Battalion
The “Iron Hundred” led the offensive on Shyrokine and nearby areas. Many members are part of the Azov since 2014. Defeated during the Battle of Mariupol in 2022.
3rd Company, 2nd Battalion
A formerly 4th company. The cadets underwent a special training and call themselves as “Spartans”. Defeated during the Battle of Mariupol in 2022.
Tank Company
The company is equipped with T-64B1M tanks and recovery vehicles. Defeated during the Battle of Mariupol in 2022.
Artillery Division
Division equipped with heavy D-30 artillery and 120mm mortars.
Equipment
Here you can find all equipment of the unit. All images of vehicles and weapons listed below are taken from the official social media page of the unit.2022 - today
T-72B
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 2+
BTR-3E1
Type:
APC
| Amount: 2+
MaxxPro
Type:
MRAP
| Amount:
2S1 Gvozdika
Type:
Artillery
| Amount: 1+
2014 - 2022
The regiment lost all of its equipment during the Battle of Mariupol in 2022.
T-64B1M
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 10
BTR-4
Type:
APC
| Amount: 1+
BTR-3E1
Type:
APC
| Amount: 5+
BTR-80
Type:
APC
| Amount: 1
BTR-70
Type:
APC
| Amount: 1
MT-LB
Type:
APC
| Amount: 2+
MT-LB-ZU-23
Type:
APC
| Amount: 5+
BTR-3M1
Type:
Artillery
| Amount: 3+
Varta
Type:
MRAP
| Amount: 2+
Kozak-2
Type:
LAV
| Amount: 5+
Kraz Shrek
Type:
LAV
| Amount: 2+
Kraz Spartan
Type:
LAV
| Amount: 5+
Kraz Spartan Sarmat
Type:
LAV
| Amount: 2+
Kraz Kobra
Type:
LAV
| Amount: 2+
Kraz Coughar
Type:
LAV
| Amount: 4+
BTR-152
Type:
LAV
| Amount: 1
BMM-4S
Type:
Medical
| Amount: 2+
BTS-4
Type:
Recovery vehicle
| Amount: 1+
Equipment Losses
| # | Vehicle Type | Number | Date of Loss | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID_1 | Novator | March 16, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_17 | T-64B1M | 1 | March 16, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_18 | BTR-3E1 | March 16, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_19 | BTR-3E1 | 1-755 | April 28, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_20 | BTR-3E1 | April 4, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_21 | BTR-3M2 | March 26, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_22 | Kraz Shrek | May 1, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_23 | MT-LB ZU-23 | April 5, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_24 | T-64B1M | 1-709 | May 23, 2022 | |
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| ID_25 | BTR-3E1 | May 22, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_26 | BTR-4 | 1-716 | May 10, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_27 | T-64B1M | 2 | May 25, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_28 | Kraz Spartan | 1-756 | May 10, 2022 | |
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| ID_29 | BTR-3M2 | May 20, 2022 | ||
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| ID_30 | BRDM-2 | 1-760 | May 12, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_31 | T-64B1M | 4 | April 1, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_32 | T-64B1M | 6 | April 1, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_33 | T-64B1M | 7 | April 1, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_34 | Varta | 1-738 | April 1, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_35 | T-64B1M | May 1, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_36 | BTR-80 | April 28, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_37 | MT-LB | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast | ||
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| ID_59 | T-64B1M | 0 | May 1, 2022 | Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_60 | T-64B1M | April 28, 2022 | ||
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Manpower Casualties
For Equipment losses, please visit dedicated page at: https://militaryland.net/vendor/azov-regiment/