108th Territorial Defense Brigade

Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces unit July 2023 July 2023 108th Territorial Defense Brigade File:Нашивка 108-ої окремої бригади територіальної оборони ЗСУ (Дніпропетровська область).svg 2 July 2018 - present Ukraine Military reserve force Light infantry UKR 20px Territorial Defense ForcesOperational Command East Dnipropetrovsk OblastА7036 uk 108-ма окрема бригада територіальної оборони Russo-Ukrainian war Russian invasion of Ukraine https://108brigade.army/ 200px Flag The 108th Territorial Defense Brigade (uk 108-ма окрема бригада територіальної оборони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. It is part of Operational Command East. History Formation On 2 July 2018, the brigade was formed in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. From January to mid February 2022 brigade formed all headquarters of its subordinate units. From 24 February brigade began filling its ranks to the full wartime state.Shkarupa Svitlana Дніпропетровські тероборонівці: від Великої Новосілки до Оріхова https://mig.com.ua/dnipropetrovski-teroboronivtsi-vid-velykoi-novosilky-do-orikhova-ta-huliajpolia/ mig.com.ua uk 1 August 2023 14 August 2023 Dnipropetrovsk Territorial Defense: from Velyka Novosilka to Orikhiv A rifle company of the brigade began training on 27 September 2018. Brigade and battalion commanders with combat experience also took part in exercises.На Дніпропетровщині розпочалися навчання бійців територіальної оборони http://dnipro.depo.ua/ukr/dnipro/na-dnipropetrovschini-rozpochalisya-navchannya-biyciv-teritorialnoyi-oboroni-foto-20180927844425 dnipro.depo.ua uk 27 September 2018 16 August 2023 Training of territorial defense fighters has begun in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast 19 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190819163711/https://dnipro.depo.ua/ukr/dnipro/na-dnipropetrovschini-rozpochalisya-navchannya-biyciv-teritorialnoyi-oboroni-foto-20180927844425 From 15 to 17 May 2019, a joint exercise with police, national guard, security service, civilian medics, local government officials and fire rescue took place in various areas of the Oblast.На Дніпропетровщині пройдуть штабні навчання з територіальної оборони http://adm.dp.gov.ua/ua/news/na-dnipropetrovshchini-projdut-shtabni-navchannya-z-teritorialnoyi-oboroni adm.dp.gov.ua uk 14 May 2019 16 August 2023 Staff exercises on territorial defense will be held in Dnipropetrovsk region 6 November 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221106093726/https://adm.dp.gov.ua/news/na-dnipropetrovshchini-projdut-shtabni-navchannya-z-teritorialnoyi-oboroni On 3 September 2019 the 101st Defense Battalion held exercise on the training ground of 17th Tank Brigade.Єдиний стрілецький день: вишкіл для бійців тероборони на полігоні 17-ої танкової бригади https://rudana.com.ua/videos/yedynyy-strileckyy-den-vyshkil-dlya-biyciv-teroborony-na-poligoni-17-oyi-tankovoyi-brygady rudana.com.ua uk 3 September 2019 14 August 2023 The only shooting day: training for territorial defense fighters at the training ground of the 17th tank brigade On 30 July 2021 the 103rd Defense Battalion held a one-day joint training in Pavlohrad.Бойцы территориальной обороны Павлограда играючи отбили атаку российских наемников https://beg.dp.ua/otbili-ataku-rossijskih-naemnikov/ beg.dp.ua ru 30 July 2021 16 August 2023 Soldiers of the territorial defense of Pavlograd effortlessly repulsed the attack of Russian mercenaries Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine During February and March, 2022 Brigade was used in defense of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. However, in April, some units were transferred to Donetsk Oblast on border with Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Their first action was defending Velyka Novosilka and Vremivka villages. A unit of the brigade was used to attack enemy lines in the direction of Mariupol, to draw out enemy forces and allow Marines to join Azov Regiment. Colonel Dmytro Herasymenko September was appointed brigade commander in September. On 2 October, the brigade received its battle flag.Kovalchuk Oksana 115 окрема Житомирська бригада Сил територіальної оборони ЗСУ отримала Бойовий прапор https://suspilne.media/287928-115-okrema-zitomirska-brigada-sil-teritorialnoi-oboroni-zsu-otrimala-bojovij-prapor/ Suspilne uk 3 October 2022 14 August 2023 The 115th separate Zhytomyr Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces received the Battle Flag Until November, the brigade was stationed in Donetsk Oblast. After heavy fighting, units were transferred out from front lines for rest and replenishment. During the next month, units underwent more training and were sent to Zaporizhzhia Oblast border near the city of Orikhiv. During December part of the brigade joined newly formed 3rd Assault Brigade. The 98th Defense Battalion 'Azov-Dnipro' became 1st Mechanized Battalion of the new Assault brigade.Liskovych Myroslav Незламні, нескорені, неспинні — легендарні: "Азову" — 9 років https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-ato/3705388-nezlamni-neskoreni-nespinni-legendarni-azovu-9-rokiv.html ukrinform.ua uk 5 May 2023 16 August 2023 Unbreakable, unconquered, unstoppable - legendary: "Azov" - 9 years After the Azov fighter were transferred, the 98th battalion received a new commander and is continuing service with the 108th Brigade. The 101st Defense Battalion had a peace time strength of 44–46 soldiers and officers. On 25 February its strength was already 545.Юрій Сіньковський: Ми створили мобільні штурмові групи та допомагали десантникам, які потрапили у засідку https://www.armyfm.com.ua/ua/yurij-sinkovskij-mi-stvorili-mobilni-shturmovi-grupi-ta-dopomagali-desantnikam-yaki-potrapili-u-zasidku/ armyfm.com.ua uk 2 February 2023 14 August 2023 Yurii Sinkovskyi: We created mobile assault groups and helped paratroopers who were ambushed On 11 March 2022Khomenko Hanna Сьогодні перша річниця створення Криворізької окремої бригади територіальної оборони https://www.0564.ua/news/3561734/sogodni-persa-ricnica-stvorenna-krivorizkoi-okremoi-brigadi-teritorialnoi-oboroni 0564.ua uk 11 March 2023 14 August 2023 Today is the first anniversary of the creation of the Kryvyi Rih Separate Territorial Defense Brigade the battalion which by this point was a large formation, became the 129th Territorial Defense Brigade.Лайфхаки зв’язківців https://tro.mil.gov.ua/lajfhaky-zvyazkivcziv/ tro.mil.gov.ua uk 7 March 2023 14 August 2023 Life hacks of communicators The 108th Territorial Defense Brigade fought in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast in November of 2023.2024-10-16 Russia has reportedly made gains in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Should Ukraine expect a broader offensive? https://kyivindependent.com/russian-advances-in-zaporizhzhia-oblast-limited-as-focus-remains-on-eastern-front-experts-say/ 2025-03-02 The Kyiv Independent en The brigade was essential in testing the Ukrainian-made Vampire drone near the southern front line in February of 2024.Chursina Kateryna Nicholson Alex 2024-08-03 Ukraine Says It Sank Russian Black Sea Sub and Struck Air Base https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/2024/08/03/ukrainian-drones-hit-russian-base-thought-to-store-glide-bombs/ 2025-03-02 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20240815204736/https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/2024/08/03/ukrainian-drones-hit-russian-base-thought-to-store-glide-bombs/ 2024-08-15 BNN Bloomberg en In September of 2024 the No Chance assault drone unit of the 108th Territorial Defense Brigade demonstrated a new FPV Drone fighting technique of using a thermite flamethrower.Ukrainian Drone Incinerates russian Troops' Positions in Wooded Area (Video) Defense Express https://en.defence-ua.com/news/ukrainian_drone_incinerates_russian_troops_positions_in_wooded_area_video-11724.html 2025-03-02 en.defence-ua.com en The drones were used to flush out enemy tench positions.Hambling David Flamethrowing Drones Burn Up Russian Positions - Additional Videos https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2024/09/02/dragonfire-flamethrowing-drone-burns-up-russian-positions/ 2025-03-02 Forbes en Structure As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows: Headquarters 26x26px 99th Territorial Defense Battalion (Kamianske) А7222Воєнком Кам'янського подякував Олегу Нагорному за допомогу і підтримку http://metallurg.dp.ua/town/1486-voenkom-podyakuvav-nagornomu metallurg.dp.ua uk 31 March 2020 14 August 2023 Military Commissar of Kamiansky thanked Oleh Nahornyi for his help and support 12 January 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200112032632/http://metallurg.dp.ua/town/1486-voenkom-podyakuvav-nagornomu 25x25px 100th Territorial Defense Battalion (Nikopol) А7223Профутбол Digital організував збір коштів на тепловізори для ЗСУ https://champion.com.ua/football/2022/07/03/905113/profutbol-digital-orhanizuvav-zbir-koshtiv-na-teplovizory-dlya-zsu champion.com.ua uk 3 July 2022 14 August 2023 Profutbol Digital organized a fundraiser for thermal imagers for the Armed ForcesNimchenko Svitlana "У військових завжди багато потреб і допомоги їм буде достатньо тільки тоді, коли вони вийдуть на державні кордони", – волонтер Руслан Чупрін http://www.venal-nk.com.ua/u-viyskovux-zavjdu-bagato-potreb-i-dopomogu-yim-bude-dostatnio-yodi-kolu-vonu-vuydut-na-derjavni-kordonu-ruslan-chuprin/ venal-nk.com.ua uk 4 August 2023 14 August 2023 "The military always have a lot of needs and help will be enough for them only when they go to the state borders", - volunteer Ruslan Chuprin 24x24px 102nd Territorial Defense Battalion (Novomoskovsk)Kibarov Olha Тероборона Новомосковська: де знаходиться та про сам батальйон https://www.0569.com.ua/news/3336092/teroborona-novomoskovska-de-znahoditsa-ta-pro-sam-bataljon 0569.com.ua uk 23 February 2022 16 August 2023 Teroborona Novomoskovsk: where it is located and about the battalion itself А7225 25px 103rd Territorial Defense Battalion (Pavlohrad) А7226 22x22px 203rd Territorial Defense Battalion (Synelnykove) А7372Про введення комендантської години https://slovsr.dp.gov.ua/novini-ta-podiyi/novini/pro-vvedennya-komendantskoyi-godini slovsr.dp.gov.ua uk 25 February 2022 16 August 2023 About the introduction of curfewDavydenko Hryhorii Добровольці Межівщини воюють і ростять хліб https://gazeta-fp.com.ua/article/dobrovoltsi-mezhivshchini-voyuyut-i-rostyat-khlib gazeta-fp.com.ua uk 16 March 2023 16 August 2023 Volunteers of the Mezhiv region fight and grow bread Engineering Company Communication Company Logistics Company Mortar Battery Former units: 26x26px 98th Territorial Defense Battalion (Dnipro) А7221"Азов-Дніпро" у ході контрнаступальних дій ліквідував окупантів https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/azov-dnipro-u-hodi-kontrnastupalnyh-dij-likviduvav-okupantiv/ mil.in.ua uk 10 August 2022 16 August 2023 "Azov-Dnipro" in the course of counteroffensive actions eliminated the occupiersВійськові подякували Олені Плахотнік за волонтерську допомогу https://ba.org.ua/region-news/vijskovi-podyakuvali-oleni-plaxotnik-za-volontersku-dopomogu/ ba.org.ua uk 16 July 2023 14 August 2023 The military thanked Olena Plakhotnik for her volunteer assistance (became a unit of the 3rd Assault Brigade) 26x26px 101st Territorial Defense Battalion (Kryvyi Rih) А7224 - (became the 129th Heavy Mechanized Brigade) Commanders Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Padetskyi 2018-2022Zaliubovskyi Ihor Територіальна оборона як основа національного спротиву https://armyinform.com.ua/2021/11/02/terytorialna-oborona-yak-osnova-naczionalnogo-sprotyvu/ ArmyInform uk 2 November 2021 16 August 2023 Territorial defense as the basis of national resistance Lieutenant Colonel Oleh Syvokon 2022Kolmohorov Serhii Територіальна оборона Дніпра: Як Філатов задумав створити у місті свій Ізраїль https://dnipro.depo.ua/ukr/dnipro/teritorialna-oborona-dnipra-yak-filatov-zadumav-stvoriti-u-misti-sviy-izrail-202202221427328 dnipro.depo.ua uk 22 February 2022 16 August 2023 Territorial defense of the Dnipro: How Filatov planned to create his own Israel in the city 16 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230816142849/https://dnipro.depo.ua/ukr/dnipro/teritorialna-oborona-dnipra-yak-filatov-zadumav-stvoriti-u-misti-sviy-izrail-202202221427328 dead Colonel Dmytro Herasymenko September 2022-2024 See also Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine References Category:Territorial defense Brigades of Ukraine Category:2018 establishments in Ukraine Category:Military units and formations established in 2018 Category:Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in the Russo-Ukrainian war