22nd Motorized Infantry Battalion (Ukraine)
22nd Motorized Infantry Battalion "Kharkiv" | |
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Ukrainian: 22-й батальйон територіальної оборони «Харків» | |
Active | 2014–present |
Country | Ukraine |
Allegiance | Ministry of Defence |
Branch | Ground Forces |
Type | Mechanized Infantry |
Size | Battalion |
Engagements | War in Donbass |
22nd Motorized Infantry Battalion[1] also known as Kharkiv Battalion[2][3] is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces that was established as 22nd Territorial Defense Battalion "Kharkiv" in 2014. The battalion is subordinated to the Ministry of Defense.[4] The formation was established in April 2014 in Kharkiv during the 2014 pro-Russian conflict in Ukraine.[5] The battalion is based in Svatove.[6]
References[]
- ^ ""Экипируйте наших бойцов!": так есть или нет бронежилеты у харьковского батальона?". АТН. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Приключения батальона "Харьков" на Донбассе". Archived from the original on 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
- ^ "За переброску Харьковского батальона территориальной обороны в зону АТО ответственность несет Генштаб (+видео)". Главное. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ North of Luhansk land: life on the border of war and peace. The Insider. May 27, 2014
- ^ "Бронежилеты для солдат из Харькова покупают родители". Вести. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Как харьковский батальон голосовал в Луганске". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
Categories:
- History of Luhansk Oblast
- History of Kharkiv Oblast
- Territorial defence battalions of Ukraine
- Military units and formations established in 2014
- 2014 establishments in Ukraine