79th Territorial Defense Battalion

Full name: 79th Separate Territorial Defense Battalion

Active:

– 2025

Garrison:

Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast

Size:

250 - 500 servicemen

Unit Role:

Infantry

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About Unit

79th Territorial Defense Battalion was a unit of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces.

It was formed and assigned to the 102nd Territorial Defense Brigade.

In 2025, the battalion became defunct and was reformed as the 5th Linear Battalion of the 102nd Territorial Defense Brigade.

Maj. Serhii Benko

Unit Commander

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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.

Fire Support Company

The fire support company of the battalion.

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Mortar Battery

The mortar battery of the fire support company.

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Equipment

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This page was created on September 19, 2024, and last edited on December 1, 2025.

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