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.
Recent News
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.
Operation Report 2019 – Week #48
Operation Report is a summary of what happened in Joint Forces Operation Zone (previously known as Anti-Terrorist Operation zone or ATO) during the last week.
Structure
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.
Uniforms
Flecktarn
The uniform was used commonly during operations in 2014 and during 2015 was slowly replaced by Multicam. Some units, however, kept the uniform, mainly reservist and some veterans.
Mutlicam
The battalion decided to unite uniforms in order to get a more professional look. Locally made Multicam was selected and all frontline units received this camo.
Vehicles
2022 - today
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+
Losses
For Equipment losses, please visit dedicated page at: https://militaryland.net/vendor/azov-regiment/
