129th Independent Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces
Ukrainian: 129-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони
Active11 March 2022 - present
Country Ukraine
BranchArmed Forces of Ukraine
TypeMilitary reserve force
RoleLight infantry
Part of Territorial Defense Forces
Garrison/HQ Kryvyi Rih
MUN А7224[1]

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

Formation

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

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. 1 2 "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.
  3. 1 2 "Лайфхаки зв'язківців" [Life hacks of communicators]. tro.mil.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 7 March 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ ""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.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. 1 2 "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.
  12. 1 2 "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.
  13. 1 2 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.
  14. ↑ https://news.yahoo.com/details-storming-successful-liberation-neskuchne-183700314.html
  15. ↑ https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230611-%F0%9F%94%B4live-russia-repels-ukraine-attack-on-warship-in-black-sea-says-defence-ministry
  16. ↑ https://nv.ua/ukr/ukraine/events/kontrnastup-zsu-yak-shturmuvali-i-zvilnyali-neskuchne-boyec-video-novini-ukrajini-50331923.html
  17. ↑ "ЗСУ «продовжують зачищати» звільнене Старомайорське на Донеччині – Маляр". Radio Svododa (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  18. ↑ "Ukrainian troops 'break through Russian defences' to capture village of Staromaiorske". Sky News. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  19. ↑ 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.
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ "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.
  22. ↑ "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.
  23. ↑ "Рішення №21" [Decision No. 21] (PDF). sofotg.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). 12 April 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  24. 1 2 "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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