118th Territorial Defense Brigade

Full name: 118th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces

Ukrainian: 118-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони

Active:

June 30, 2018 –

Garrison:

Cherkasy Oblast

Size:

1500 - 5000 servicemen

Motto:

n/a

Unit Role:

Infantry

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About Unit

118th Territorial Defense Brigade is a unit of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces.


It was formed Cherkasy Oblast. During its formation in 2018, the brigade included six battalions stationed in the cities of Smila, Zolotonosha, Uman, Zhashkiv, Zvenyhorodka, and Cherkasy.

Insignia

At the center of the brigade’s sleeve insignia is a golden tensioned bow with an arrow pointing downward. This element on a blue background is a historical symbol of the Cherkasy regiment of the Registered Cossacks. Notably, the fact that the brigade belongs to the Territorial Defense Forces can be identified by the crenelated top of the shield, representing a protective wall.

Lt. Col. Yaroslav Popko

Unit Commander

Structure

Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignia if available.

Unit Headquarters

It includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.

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160th Territorial Defense Battalion

А7326 | Uman, Cherkasy Oblast

Unit structurally subordinated to the command of this formation.

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254th Territorial Defense Battalion

А4756 | Zhashkiv, Cherkasy Oblast

Unit structurally subordinated to the command of this formation.

1st Battalion

The first linear battalion of the brigade, it was formed on the basis of the 156th Territorial Defense Battalion in 2025.

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2nd Battalion

The second linear battalion of the brigade, it was formed on the basis of the 157th Territorial Defense Battalion in 2025.

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3rd Battalion

The third linear battalion of the brigade, it was formed on the basis of the 158th Territorial Defense Battalion in 2025.

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4th Battalion

The fourth linear battalion of the brigade, it was formed on the basis of the 159th Territorial Defense Battalion in 2025.

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Equipment

Here, you can view the complete list of the unit’s equipment. All images of the vehicles and weapons below are sourced from the official social pages.

HMMWV

Light Armored Vehicle

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This page was created on February 1, 2024, and last edited on November 1, 2025.

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