118 ОБрТрО

Regional Administration North

Territorial Defense Forces

118th Territorial Defense Brigade

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

Active:

June 30, 2018 –

Military Unit Number:

A7046

Garrison:

Cherkasy Oblast

Size:

Brigade (1501 - 3000 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

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Structure
Equipment
Insignia History

Current 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 Territorial Defense 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 Territorial Defense Battalion

The second linear battalion of the brigade, it was formed on the basis of the brigade’s third linear battalion in January 2026, formerly the 158th Territorial Defense Battalion.

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Mortar Battery

The Mortar Battery of the Battalion.

3rd Territorial Defense Battalion

The third linear battalion of the brigade, it was formed on the basis of the brigade’s fourth linear battalion in January 2026, formerly the 159th Territorial Defense Battalion.

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Unmanned Systems Comapny “Teywaz”

The Unmanned Systems Company of the Battalion. It bears the nickname “Teywaz”.

2nd Unmanned Systems Battalion “Karma”

The second linear unmanned systems battalion of the brigade, it was formed on the basis of the brigade’s second linear battalion in January 2026, formerly the 157th Territorial Defense Battalion.

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Former Units

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156th Territorial Defense Battalion

А7322 | Cherkasy, Cherkasy Oblast

Unit structurally subordinated to the command of this formation.

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157th Territorial Defense Battalion

А7323 | Zolotonosha, Cherkasy Oblast

Unit structurally subordinated to the command of this formation.

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158th Territorial Defense Battalion

А7324 | Smila, Cherkasy Oblast

Unit structurally subordinated to the command of this formation.

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159th Territorial Defense Battalion

А7325 | Zvenyhorodka, Cherkasy Oblast

Unit structurally subordinated to the command of this formation.

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.