10th Naval Aviation Brigade

Full name: 10th Naval Aviation Brigade named after Hero of Ukraine Ihor Bedzai

Active:

August 20, 2004 –

Military Unit Number:

A1688

Garrison:

Mykolaiv, Mykolaiv Oblast

Size:

1500 - 5000 servicemen

Motto:

n/a

Unit Role:

Marine Aviation

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About Unit

10th Naval Aviation Brigade is an elite formation of the Ukrainian Navy and the service’s only naval aviation unit. Established in 2004 from elements previously stationed in Crimea, the brigade played a key role during the 2014 Russian annexation of the peninsula. Under the command of Colonel Ihor Bedzai and maintaining radio silence, the unit successfully evacuated all operational aircraft and helicopters to mainland Ukraine. It was the only Ukrainian military unit to withdraw its equipment from Crimea. The brigade found its home in Mykolaiv.

In February 2022, the brigade was relocated to reserve airfields in the southern Ukraine to prevent casualties and preserve equipment.

Ilya Oleynikov

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.

Helicopter Squadron

The squadron of the brigade’s helicopters.

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Former Units

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.