Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces unit
Military unit
The 129th Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces (Ukrainian : 129-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони ) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Kryvyi Rih . It is part of Operational Command East .
History
The 101st Defense Battalion of the 108th Territorial Defense Brigade had a peace time strength of 44[ 2] -46[ 3] soldiers and officers. By 25 February its strength was already 545.[ 2] Colonel Yurii Sinkovskyi commanded the battalion.[ 4] By 27 February two other battalions were being formed.[ 5]
On 11 March 2022[ 6] the battalion, which by this point was a large formation, became the 129th Territorial Defense Brigade.[ 3] [ 7] [ 8]
Russo-Ukrainian War
2022
The brigade took part in the liberation of Arkhanhelske and Myroliubivka .[ 9] It was awarded its battle flag on 14 October.[ 10]
2023
The brigade's 235th battalion was fighting near Avdiivka in April 2023.[ 11]
On 11 May Colonel Yurii Sinkovskyi was relieved from his post.[ 12] He was replaced with Colonel Dmytro Ostapenko.[ 13]
On June 7th the brigade participated in combat around Neskuchne alongside the 7th Battalion Arei of the Ukrainian Volunteer Army , as part of counteroffensive efforts . By June 11th they announced the they had successfully stormed and liberated the village.[ 14] [ 15] [ 16]
On 27 July, the village of Staromaiorske was liberated by joint efforts of the 35th Marine Brigade and 7th Battalion Arei.[ 17] [ 18]
In August, the 239th Defense Battalion was stationed near the border in Sumy Oblast .[ 19]
Structure
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:
Headquarters
235th Territorial Defense Battalion[ 11] MUN А4060
236th Territorial Defense Battalion[ 20] MUN А4067[ 21]
237th Territorial Defense Battalion MUN А4082
238th Territorial Defense Battalion[ 22] MUN А4098
239th Territorial Defense Battalion MUN А4121[ 23]
248th Territorial Defense Battalion MUN А4476
253rd Territorial Defense Battalion[ 24] MUN А
7th Battalion Arei[ 24]
Engineering Company
Communication Company
Logistics Company
Mortar Battery
First commander Colonel Yurii Sinkovskyi
Commanders
Colonel Yurii Sinkovskyi 2022 – 11 May 2023[ 12]
Colonel Dmytro Ostapenko 12 May 2023[ 13] – present
See also
References
^ "Депутати розглянули зміни до Програми тероборони та бюджету 2022 Криворізького району" [The deputies looked at the changes to the Defense Program and the budget of 2022 for the Krivorizky district]. 1kr.ua (in Ukrainian). 14 September 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2023 .
^ a b "Юрій Сіньковський: Ми створили мобільні штурмові групи та допомагали десантникам, які потрапили у засідку" [Yurii Sinkovskyi: We created mobile assault groups and helped paratroopers who were ambushed]. armyfm.com.ua (in Ukrainian). 2 February 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023 .
^ a b "Лайфхаки зв'язківців" [Life hacks of communicators]. tro.mil.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 7 March 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023 .
^ "Тероборону рідного міста Зеленського очолив заступник командира батальйону "Кривбас" " [The territorial defense of Zelenskyi's hometown was headed by the deputy commander of the "Kryvbas" battalion]. dnipro.depo.ua (in Ukrainian). 26 January 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2023 .
^ Rudenko, Iryna (27 February 2022). "У Кривому Розі за добу зібрали батальйон тероборони, ще два — формуються" [In Kryvyi Rih, a battalion of armored personnel carriers was assembled in a day, two more are being formed]. Suspilne (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
^ Khomenko, Hanna (11 March 2023). "Сьогодні перша річниця створення Криворізької окремої бригади територіальної оборони" [Today is the first anniversary of the creation of the Kryvyi Rih Separate Territorial Defense Brigade]. 0564.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 14 August 2023 .
^ " "Я повинен іти захищати Україну, бо тут моя Батьківщина": Кривий Ріг прощався із полеглим біля Авдіївки захисником Костянтином Діденком" ["I must go to defend Ukraine, because this is my Motherland": Kryvyi Rih bid farewell to defender Kostyantyn Didenko, who fell near Avdiyivka]. one.kr.ua (in Ukrainian). 12 April 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023 .
^ "Командир 129 Криворізької бригади ТрО Ю.Сіньковський: "Таку допомогу, яку отримала наша бригада від Військової адміністрації Кривого Рогу, не отримала жодна бригада в Україні" " [Commander of the 129th Kryvyi Rih Brigade of the TRO Yurii Sinkovskyi: "No brigade in Ukraine received the kind of help that our brigade received from the Military Administration of Kryvyi Rih"]. one.kr.ua (in Ukrainian). 16 October 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2023 .
^ "Символ честі, доблесті і слави. Криворізька окрема бригада територіальної оборони отримала Бойовий прапор" [A symbol of honor, valor and glory. Kryvyi Rih separate territorial defense brigade received the Battle Flag]. rudana.com.ua (in Ukrainian). 15 October 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2023 .
^ "У День захисників і захисниць України Президент вручив ордени «Золота Зірка», відзнаки «Хрест бойових заслуг» і присвоїв почесні найменування військовим частинам" [On the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, the President presented the "Golden Star" orders, the "Cross of Combat Merits" and awarded military units with honorary titles]. Ministry of Defence (in Ukrainian). 14 October 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2023 .
^ a b "Від Ради оборони Кривого Рогу захисникам із 129 бригади тероборони на передову передали зарядну станцію, квадрокоптери та засоби гігієни" [The Defense Council of Kryvyi Rih handed over a charging station, quadcopters and hygiene products to defenders from the 129th Teroborony Brigade on the front line]. one.kr.ua (in Ukrainian). 8 May 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023 .
^ a b "Юрія Сіньковського звільнили з посади командира 129 бригади ТрО. Хто замість нього?" [Yurii Sinkovskyi was arrested from the place of the commander of the 129th Troop Brigade. Who will replace the new one?]. svoi.kr.ua (in Ukrainian). 11 May 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023 .
^ a b Potupchyk, Yurii (13 May 2023). "В бригаду ТРО з Кривого Рогу призначено нового командира, але ще не представлено" [A new commander has been recognized in the TRO brigade from Krivoy Rog, but not yet presented]. veskr.com.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 18 August 2023 .
^ https://news.yahoo.com/details-storming-successful-liberation-neskuchne-183700314.html
^ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230611-%F0%9F%94%B4live-russia-repels-ukraine-attack-on-warship-in-black-sea-says-defence-ministry
^ https://nv.ua/ukr/ukraine/events/kontrnastup-zsu-yak-shturmuvali-i-zvilnyali-neskuchne-boyec-video-novini-ukrajini-50331923.html
^ "ЗСУ «продовжують зачищати» звільнене Старомайорське на Донеччині – Маляр" . Radio Svododa (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 16 August 2023 .
^ "Ukrainian troops 'break through Russian defences' to capture village of Staromaiorske" . Sky News . Retrieved 27 July 2023 .
^ Skliarenko, Anastasiia (16 August 2023). "У Кривому Розі проведуть забіг у пам'ять про загиблого воїна Сергія Лакусти" [A race will be held in Kryvyi Rih in memory of the fallen soldier Serhii Lakusta]. 1kr.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 18 August 2023 .
^ Sviridov, Aliona (19 April 2023). "Був "на нулі" і водив в атаку бійців: у Кривому Розі лікують комбата 129 бригади ТрО" [Was “on zero” and leading the attack of the soldiers: the battalion commander of the 129th brigade of the TrO rejoices at Kryvyi Rih]. kr.informator.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 19 August 2023 .
^ "м. Кривий Ріг. Ігуменя Свято-Покровського жіночого монастиря була нагороджена Подячною Грамотою за підтримку ЗСУ" [Kryvyi Rih. Igumenya of the Holy Intercession Women's Monastery was awarded with a Diploma for support of the AFU.]. eparhia.com.ua (in Ukrainian). 5 January 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023 .
^ "Трофейну гаубицю з Кривого Рогу відремонтують і відправлять на передову" [The trophy howitzer from Kryvyi Rih will be repaired and sent to the front line]. rudana.com.ua (in Ukrainian). 11 April 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023 .
^ "Рішення №21" [Decision No. 21] (PDF) . sofotg.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 12 April 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2023 .
^ a b "Товаришки Арея. Криворізькі тероборонці показали, які жінки служать поряд з ними" [Comrades Arei. Kryvyi Rih Territorial Defense showed which women serve alongside them]. rudana.com.ua (in Ukrainian). 5 October 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2023 .
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