112th Territorial Defense Brigade

Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces unit February 2023 February 2023 112th Territorial Defense Brigade File:Нашивка 112-ої окремої бригади територіальної оборони ЗСУ (місто Київ).svg Spring 2018 – present Ukraine Military reserve force Light infantry UKR 20px Territorial Defense ForcesOperational Command North KyivА7040Рішення Київської міської ради №5684/5724 https://www.kmr.gov.ua/uk/content/rishennya-kyyivskoyi-miskoyi-rady-7396 Kyiv City Council uk 24 November 2022 14 March 2023 Decision of the Kyiv City Council №5684/5724 uk 112-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони Colonel Vladyslav Kosenko uk Косенко Владислав Васильович Russo-Ukrainian war Russian invasion of Ukraine 200px Flag The 112th Territorial Defense Brigade (uk 112-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони) is a military formation of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine in Kyiv. It is part of Operational Command North. History Formation On 20 December 2017, a meeting between military commissariats of Kyiv city, Kyiv Oblast and Operational Command North took place. Its purpose was to train staff regarding procedures for formation and organization of the brigade.У Києві відбулись заняття з порядку підготовки формування бригади територіальної оборони http://pivnich.org.ua/news/359-u-kyievi-vidbulys-zaniattia-z-poriadku-pidgotovky-formuvannia-brygady-terytorialnoi-oborony.html pivnich.org.ua uk 20 December 2017 15 March 2023 Classes were held in Kyiv on the procedure for training the formation of a territorial defense brigade 14 January 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020636/http://pivnich.org.ua/news/359-u-kyievi-vidbulys-zaniattia-z-poriadku-pidgotovky-formuvannia-brygady-terytorialnoi-oborony.html In Spring 2018 the brigade was formed in Kyiv. Lieutenant Colonel Bilosvit Mykola became its first commander. The brigade needed a core of regular soldiers and 4,000 reservists aged 40–55 year old.Служба за контрактом в резерві - важливий крок до NATO https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-presshall/2595646-sluzba-za-kontraktom-v-rezervi-vazlivij-krok-do-nato.html Ukrinform uk 7 December 2018 16 March 2023 Contract service in the reserve is an important step towards NATO By November only 4.5% of needed contracts were signed with 30% needed by the end of the year. By the end of 2019 all 100% of positions needed to be filled.Baturin Oleksii Korolov Yevheniia Держать порох сухим. Готова ли украинская территориальная оборона к отражению российской агрессии https://focus.ua/ukraine/413118-derzhat-porox-suxim Focus ru 26 November 2018 14 March 2023 Keep the powder dry. Is Ukrainian territorial defense ready to repel Russian aggression? From 11 to 15 June a rifle company of the 127th Territorial Defense Battalion held training exercises for reservists in Desnianskyi District.Підготовка до великої війни: відбуваються навчання тероборони по всій Україні https://mil.in.ua/pidhotovka-do-velykoyi-viyny-vidbuvayutsya-navchannya-teroborony-po-vsiy-ukrayini/amp/ mil.in.ua uk 15 March 2023 Preparation for a major war: ground defense exercises are taking place all over Ukraine 15 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180715081547/https://mil.in.ua/pidhotovka-do-velykoyi-viyny-vidbuvayutsya-navchannya-teroborony-po-vsiy-ukrayini/amp/У підрозділі бригади територіальної оборони міста Києва розпочались навчальні збори https://www.ukrmilitary.com/2018/06/kyiv-teritorial-defense-brigade.html ukrmilitary.com uk 12 June 2018 15 March 2023 Training sessions have started in the division of the Territorial Defense Brigade of the city of Kyiv During 14–15 December 2018 a training exercise for officers of headquarters and battalions was held, where they planned defending Kyiv.Ohorodnyk Serhii Тероборона Києва: як офіцери 112-ї бригади навчалися планувати оборону столиці. РЕПОРТАЖ https://novynarnia.com/2018/12/17/teroborona-kyjeva/ novynarnia.com uk 17 December 2018 15 March 2023 Teroborona Kyiv: how the officers of the 112th brigade learned to plan the defense of the capital. REPORTAGE 6 larger districts of Kyiv had their own battalions, while the remaining 4 formed other units.Ohorodnyk Serhii Тероборона Києва: легка піхота "не виходячи з дому" https://kv.hromady.com.ua/2018/12/06/teroborona-kyyeva-legka-pihota-ne-vyhodyachy-z-domu/ kv.hromady.com.ua uk 6 December 2018 14 March 2023 Teroborona of Kyiv: light infantry "without leaving home" 17 April 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190417201508/https://kv.hromady.com.ua/2018/12/06/teroborona-kyyeva-legka-pihota-ne-vyhodyachy-z-domu/ During 14–19 April 2019 another larger scale training exercise for officers of headquarters and battalions was held, where they planned defending Kyiv. This exercise included more reserve officers.Командування бригади ТрО плануватиме оборону Києва https://www.ukrmilitary.com/2019/05/112-terdef-bde.html ukrmilitary.com uk 14 April 2019 15 March 2023 The command of the TrO brigade will plan the defense of Kyiv On 13 March 2021 Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko with his deputies took part in a training exercise at the Desna training center.Віталій Кличко разом із своїми заступниками та главами столичних районів взяли участь у навчаннях з територіальної оборони (+фото, відео) https://kyivcity.gov.ua/news/vitaliy_klichko_razom_iz_svomi_zastupnikami_ta_glavami_stolichnikh_rayoniv_vzyali_uchast_u_navchannyakh_z_teritorialno_oboroni_foto/ Kyiv City Council uk 13 March 2021 14 March 2023 Vitaliy Klitschko, together with his deputies and heads of capital districts, took part in exercises on territorial defense (+photo, video) On 18 May 2021, only 300 reservists had signed contracts with the brigade. Over 3,000 were needed to fully staff the unit.Zadubinnyi Andriy Як стати резервістом у Києві? https://armyinform.com.ua/2021/05/18/yak-staty-rezervistom-u-kyyevi/ ArmyInform uk 18 May 2021 14 March 2023 How to become a reservist in Kyiv? By October that number increased to 350 contract soldiers and close to 4,000 overall.У Києві провели навчання оборонного резерву та до Дня територіальної оборони нагородили 47 резервістів та військовослужбовців (+фото) https://kyivcity.gov.ua/news/u_kiyevi_proveli_navchannya_oboronnogo_rezervu_ta_do_dnya_teritorialno_oboroni_nagorodili_47_rezervistiv_ta_viyskovosluzhbovtsiv/ Kyiv City Council uk 2 October 2021 14 March 2023 Training of the defense reserve was held in Kyiv and 47 reservists and servicemen were awarded for the Day of Territorial Defense (+photo) On 21 December another exercise took place and a number of 5,000 soldiers was announced. With a battalion being formed in every district.Rybalka Hanna Volosov Artur У хід пішли шашки та шумові гранати: як у Києві відбулися тренування бійців тероборони – сюжет https://www.5.ua/kyiv/u-khid-pishly-shashky-ta-shumovi-hranaty-iak-u-kyievi-vidbulysia-trenuvannia-biitsiv-teroborony-siuzhet-263782.html 5 Kanal uk 21 December 2021 15 March 2023 Checkers and stun grenades went into action: how the training of Terrodefense fighters took place in Kyiv - the story By 7 February 2022, the brigade had nine battalions and held a large exercise with all of them.Уперше в Києві провели навчання повного складу 112 бригади територіальної оборони, участь у яких одночасно взяли 9 батальйонів (+фото) https://kyivcity.gov.ua/news/upershe_v_kiyevi_proveli_navchannya_povnogo_skladu_112_brigadi_teritorialno_oboroni_uchast_u_yakikh_odnochasno_vzyali_9_batalyoniv/ Kyiv City Council uk 7 February 2022 14 March 2023 For the first time in Kyiv, the full staff of the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade was trained, in which 9 battalions simultaneously took part (+photo) Russian invasion of Ukraine When the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, the brigade was fully filled with reservists who manned hundreds of roadblocks.Obraztsov Anastasia Servatynskyi Elisaveta "Звернення до всіх киян: довіряйте ЗСУ" — як працює тероборона в Києві. Фоторепортаж https://suspilne.media/223272-zvernenna-do-vsih-kian-dovirajte-zsu-ak-pracue-teroborona-v-kievi-fotoreportaz/ Suspilne uk 30 March 2022 14 March 2023 "Appeal to all Kyivans: trust the Armed Forces" — how territorial defense works in Kyiv. Photo report Just three days later, the brigade had filled all available vacancies in all its battalions; the abundance of volunteers prompted the decision to raise a new brigade in Kyiv.Кількість бажаючих зашкалює: у столичній бригаді ТрО закінчилися місця, буде сформована ще одна https://www.5.ua/kyiv/kilkist-bazhaiuchykh-zashkaliuie-u-stolychnii-bryhadi-tro-zakinchylysia-mistsia-bude-sformovana-shche-odna-269442.html 5 Kanal uk 27 February 2022 15 March 2023 The number of applicants is staggering: there are no more places in the capital's TrO brigade, another one will be formed On 14 April 2022, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi issued a decree that transformed the 241st Territorial Defense Battalion into the headquarters of the new 241st Brigade.Halukh Oleksandr Сьогодні виповнюється рік від дня створення 241-ї бригади тероборони Києва https://vechirniy.kyiv.ua/news/81435/ Evening Kyiv uk 14 April 2023 20 April 2023 Today marks one year since the creation of the 241st Brigade of Territorial Defense of Kyiv Battalions 130, 204, 205, 206, 207 were transferred to the 241st Kyiv City Defense Brigade. The brigade was active in the battles of Kyiv, Hostomel, Brovary, Moshchun, Bucha, Irpin, and took part in combat in Chernobyl.112-та бригада Сил ТрО отримала Бойовий прапор https://armyinform.com.ua/2022/08/29/112-ta-brygada-syl-tro-otrymala-bojovyj-prapor/ ArmyInform uk 29 August 2022 14 March 2023 The 112th Brigade of Territorial Defense received its Battle flag The 206th Territorial Defense Battalion was raised for defense of Kyiv and was equipped and financed by former president Petro Poroshenko. Deputies and supporters of the European Solidarity party joined the battalion. During the first week of fighting the battalion took part in the defense of Obolonskyi District during the Battle of Kyiv. In following days fought in the Battle of Hostomel and evacuated women and children during the Battle of Irpin.В оточенні окупантів: 206-й батальйон тероборони Києва, створений на базі "Європейської Солідарності", врятував мешканців Ірпеня https://www.5.ua/kyiv/206-batalion-teroborony-kyieva-stvorenyi-na-bazi-yevropeiskoi-solidarnosti-vriatuvav-meshkantsiv-irpenia-270041.html 5 Kanal uk 3 March 2022 15 March 2023 Surrounded by the occupiers: the 206th battalion of Kyiv's territorial defense, created on the basis of "European Solidarity", saved the residents of Irpin The 207th Territorial Defense Battalion began forming in January and was completed by 27 February 2022. It was commanded by Yushko Viktor.Tereverko Oleksandr Для ворога — "головний каратель", для підлеглих — дбайливий командир https://armyinform.com.ua/2023/02/27/dlya-voroga-golovnyj-karatel-dlya-pidleglyh-dbajlyvyj-komandyr/ АрміяInform uk 27 February 2023 7 March 2023 For the enemy - the "chief punisher", for subordinates - a caring commander On 2 April, a special security company was raised for protection of critical infrastructure. During a military oath ceremony, Vitali Klitschko noted that 7 members of Kyiv City Council joined the company.Віталій Кличко: У Києві сформували окрему охоронну роту для захисту об‘єктів критичної інфраструктури. Сьогодні її бійці прийняли присягу (+фото, відео) https://kyivcity.gov.ua/news/vitaliy_klichko_v_kiyevi_sformuvali_okremu_okhoronnu_rotu_dlya_zakhistu_obyektiv_kritichno_infrastrukturi_sogodni__biytsi_priynyali_prisyagu_video/ Kyiv City Council uk 2 April 2022 14 March 2023 Vitaliy Klitschko: A separate security company was formed in Kyiv to protect critical infrastructure facilities. Today, its fighters took the oath (+photo, video) On 6 June, Mayor of Brovary Ihor Sapozhko announced that 250 soldiers took oath with the 55th special purpose battalion.Zlatska Veronika В Броварах склали присягу 250 військовослужбовців 55-го окремого батальйону https://kievvlast.com.ua/news/v-brovarah-sklali-prisyagu-250-vijskovosluzhbovtsiv-55-go-okremogo-bataljonu kievvlast.com.ua uk 6 June 2022 20 April 2023 250 servicemen of the 55th separate battalion took the oath in Brovary The 128th Territorial Defense Battalion was deployed to Chuhuiv in May, after taking part in the defense of Kyiv and remained there as of early August.Berman Lazar In town with uncertain loyalties, confident Ukrainian troops face down Russian fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-town-with-uncertain-loyalties-confident-ukrainian-troops-face-down-russian-fire/ The Times of Israel 2 August 2022 15 March 2023 In September 2022, a unit of the 112th Brigade took part in the recapture of Shevchenkove amid a Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kharkiv Oblast.https://suspilne.media/kharkiv/280481-zsu-povidomili-pro-zvilnenna-vid-okupantiv-selisa-sevcenkove-na-harkivsini/ uk ЗСУ повідомили про звільнення від окупантів селища Шевченкове на Харківщині Тетяна Федоркова Suspilne 10 September 2022 7 January 2025 The Kyiv territorial defense units were the first storm the Russian positions in the village of Mykolaivka, Chuhuiv Raion Mykolaivka uk Миколаївка (Чкаловська селищна рада) on the morning of 7 September 2022, thus launching the Ukrainian offensive in the Chuhuiv Raion from which Shevchenkove was taken. Within six days, the unit advanced 45 km mi, reaching Vovchansk.https://tro.mil.gov.ua/po-dekilka-sil-za-den-zvilnennya-harkivshhyny-ochyma-vijskovyh-ta-misczevyh/ uk 7 January 2025 "По декілька сіл за день". Звільнення Харківщини очима військових та місцевих Костянтин Рєуцький Олексій Братущак 24 September 2022 Ukrainian Pravda By 11 September, the brigade's 244th Battalion had restored Ukrainian control over the Kharkiv Oblast villages of Martove, Kharkiv Oblast Martove uk Мартове (Чугуївський район), Khotimlia, Zarichne, Chuhuiv Raion, Kharkiv Oblast Zarichne uk Зарічне (Чугуївський район), Bereznyky, Chuhuiv Raion, Kharkiv Oblast Bereznyky uk Березники (Чугуївський район), Buhaivka, Chuhuiv Raion, Kharkiv Oblast Buhaivka uk Бугаївка (Чугуївський район), Sosnovyi Bir, Kharkiv Oblast Sosnovyi Bir uk Сосновий Бір (Чугуївський район), Ukraiinske, Vovchansk hromada, Chuhuiv Raion, Kharkiv Oblast Ukraiinske uk Українське (Вовчанська міська громада), Pilna, Kharkiv Oblast Pil'na uk Пільна, Shevchenkove, Chuhuiv Raion, Kharkiv Oblast Shevchenkove uk Шевченкове (Чугуївський район), Shevchenkove Pershe, Chuhuiv Raion, Kharkiv Oblast Shevchenkove Pershe uk Шевченкове Перше (Чугуївський район), Vyshneve, Chuhuiv Raion, Kharkiv Oblast Vyshneve uk Вишневе (Чугуївський район), Hontarivka, Kharkiv Oblast Hontarivka uk Гонтарівка, Berezhne, Kharkiv Oblast Berezhne uk Бережне (Чугуївський район), Tomakhivka, Kharkiv Oblast Tomakhivka uk Томахівка and Seredivka, Kharkiv Oblast Seredivka uk Середівка (Чугуївський район).https://tro.mil.gov.ua/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Calendar%20TRO%20volume%202.pdf Воєнно-історичний календар сил територіальної оборони збройних сил України на 2024 рік (липень-грудень) uk 27 June 2025 Марія Руденко Віта Титаренко Ігор Волков Сили територіальної оборони ЗСУ The 244th Territorial Defense Battalion has been active since at least middle of July.На передовій і в тилу: як український бізнес наближає нашу перемогу https://24tv.ua/peredoviy-tilu-yak-ukrayinskiy-biznes-nablizhaye-nashu-peremogu_n2096750 24 Kanal uk 19 July 2022 16 March 2023 On the front lines and in the rear: how Ukrainian business brings our victory closer) On 29 August, the brigade received its battle flag. In October, the 11th Special Purpose Battalion was stationed near Pravdyne, and later near Snihurivka. As of 3 April 2023, the battalion was still in Kherson area.Samokhvalov Lana Олександр Посітко, командир батальйону 112 бригади https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-ato/3690551-oleksandr-positko-komandir-bataljonu-112-brigadi.html Ukrinform uk 3 April 2023 1 June 2023 Oleksandr Positko, battalion commander of the 112th brigade On 19 April 2023, the Come Back Alive foundation announced that brigade had received three pick-up trucks, radios, generators, Starlink terminals and other equipment for the "Long arms of TrO" project deigned to give 120 mm mortars to those units."Повернись живим" оснастив мінометників для трьох бригад ТрО https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/povernys-zhyvym-ukomplektuvav-rozviduvalno-udarni-kompleksy-dlya-troh-brygad-tro/ mil.in.ua/ uk 19 April 2023 20 April 2023 "Come Back Alive" equipped mortar units for three brigades of the TrO Structure 400px|thumb|right|Battalion numbers of the Brigade. Numbers in Blue, transferred to newly formed 241st Territorial Defense Brigade In May 2021 the brigade's structure was: Headquarters 26x26px 126th Territorial Defense Battalion (Darnytskyi District) А7292 25px 127th Territorial Defense Battalion (Desnianskyi District) А7293 25px 128th Territorial Defense Battalion (Dniprovskyi District) А7294 25px 129th Territorial Defense Battalion (Obolonskyi District) А7295 25px 130th Territorial Defense Battalion (Solomianskyi District) А7296Shchyhol Iryna Гендерний квест "You're in the Army now" https://armyinform.com.ua/2020/03/16/gendernyj-kvest-youre-in-the-army-now/ ArmyInform uk 16 March 2020 7 March 2023 Gender quest "You're in the Army now" 25px 131st Territorial Defense Battalion (Sviatoshynskyi District) А7297 Counter-Sabotage Company Engineering Company Communication Company Logistics Company Mortar Battery In Early 2022 the brigade's structure was: Headquarters 26x26px 126th Territorial Defense Battalion (Darnytskyi District) А7292 25px 127th Territorial Defense Battalion (Desnianskyi District) А7293 25px 128th Territorial Defense Battalion (Dniprovskyi District) А7294 25px 129th Territorial Defense Battalion (Obolonskyi District) А7295 25px 130th Territorial Defense Battalion (Solomianskyi District) А7296 25px 131st Territorial Defense Battalion (Sviatoshynskyi District) А7297 25px 204th Territorial Defense Battalion (Holosiivskyi District) А7373 25px 205th Territorial Defense Battalion (Pecherskyi District) А7374 25px 206th Territorial Defense Battalion (Podilskyi District) А7375 32x32px 207th Territorial Defense Battalion (Shevchenkivskyi District) А7376 30x30px 241st Territorial Defense Battalion - became Headquarters of 241st Territorial Defense Brigade Counter-Sabotage Company Engineering Company Communication Company Logistics Company Mortar Battery As of April 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows: Headquarters 26x26px 126th Territorial Defense Battalion (Darnytskyi District) А7292 25px 127th Territorial Defense Battalion (Desnianskyi District) А7293 25px 128th Territorial Defense Battalion (Dniprovskyi District) А7294 25px 129th Territorial Defense Battalion (Obolonskyi District) А7295 25px 131st Territorial Defense Battalion (Sviatoshynskyi District) А7297 29x29px 244th Territorial Defense Battalion (Obolonskyi District)Serediuk Lidiia Chebotarov Mykola Трофейні гільзи і уламки робочих ракет: скільки коштів вдалося зібрати на благодійному аукціоні https://www.5.ua/suspilstvo/trofeini-hilzy-i-ulamky-robochykh-raket-skilky-koshtiv-vdalosia-zibraty-na-blahodiinomu-auktsioni-300633.html 5 Kanal uk 7 March 2023 16 March 2023 Trophy casings and fragments of working rockets: how much money was collected at the charity auction 25x25px 11th Special Purpose Battalion (Kyiv) А4100 25x25px 55th Special Purpose Battalion (Brovary) Counter-Sabotage Company Engineering Company Communication Company Logistics Company Mortar Battery Commanders Lieutenant Colonel Mykola Bilosvit 2018- 2021 Major Serhii Husachenko December 2021 (acting)Розпочато облаштування першого пункту постійного розташування 112-ої бригади територіальної оборони Києва https://kyivcity.gov.ua/news/rozpochato_oblashtuvannya_pershogo_punktu_postiynogo_roztashuvannya_112-o_brigadi_teritorialno_oboroni_kiyeva/ Kyiv City Council uk 7 December 2021 14 March 2023 Arrangement of the first point of permanent location of the 112th territorial defense brigade of Kyiv has begun Colonel Oleksandr Pavlii 2022–Sep 2023 200px|thumb|right|Kyiv Regiment flag captured by Janusz Radziwiłł in 1651 Insignia Emblem shows a stylized bow with an arrow placed inside of golden circle, which was a part of Kyiv Regiment flag during the Cossack Hetmanate.Zahrebelnyi Volodymyr Затверджено нарукавні емблеми для окремих бригад тероборони https://armyinform.com.ua/2021/09/16/zatverdzheno-narukavni-emblemy-dlya-okremyh-brygad-teroborony/ ArmyInform uk 16 September 2021 14 March 2023 Sleeve emblems for individual Teroborona brigades have been approved 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:Kyiv in the Russo-Ukrainian war