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Most of us had no prior connection to the military, but when trouble came to our land, we had to learn new skills. The 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade is one of many brigades in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In short, we have infantry units, artillery divisions, a tank battalion, and a drone systems battalion — those are the forces that directly destroy the enemy. As in every brigade, we also have many rear services and departments where service members handle paperwork, prepare food, and provide clothing and footwear.

Of course, the brigade includes reconnaissance, medics, psychologists, analysts, journalists, accountants, mechanics, and more. In addition, only in our brigade do we have a modern mobile dental clinic and an equipment production facility. We actively cooperate with charitable organizations, well-known athletes, politicians, patrons, and partners. In one word, our brigade is like a large company with a general manager and many departments. Everyone works together toward a common result.

Discipline and responsibility come first in our brigade. Each service member should reflect before sleep on what useful thing they did for the brigade during the day and how it will help tomorrow. There is no room here for slackers or for those who like to take credit for other people’s work. In this way we have fully moved away from the typical Soviet-style army toward a modern military. The Soviet phrase “initiative is punished” does not apply here — on the contrary, the more you show smart initiative, the easier and more productive your service will be.

Yes, conditions are not luxurious — much time must be spent in basements because the enemy constantly tries to find and destroy our personnel — but for the greater cause these inconveniences can be endured.

To sum up: we, the service members of the 63rd Brigade, know why we went to war. Our mission is to bring Victory closer through the work and effort of every single person. Our goal is to preserve the state, the language, and the nation. Our dream is to return to our families and look them in the eye with no shame.
 

The 81st Separate Airmobile Slobozhansk Brigade of Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The brigade was formed after the beginning of the Russian aggression, in the fall of 2014. The brigade's personnel received their baptism of fire in late 2014 - early 2015, during the defense of the Donetsk airport and adjacent areas.
 

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, the 81st Brigade was immediately thrown into frontline battles. Its 5th Battalion Tactical Group fought in Sumy on the very first day, while the 90th Battalion was deployed to defend Izium and later Oleksandrivka.

The brigade also participated in operations around Sloviansk, Sviatohirsk, and the Donetsk region, helping to liberate towns such as Novoselivka and Lyman.

In 2025, the brigade was equipped with American Stryker armored personnel carriers, enhancing its capability to conduct urban operations and rapid maneuvering in contested terrain. 

Today, the 81st Brigade continues to be one of Ukraine’s elite air assault formations. Though its structure has evolved over time—most notably with the disbanding of the 122nd Battalion in August 2025 and the formation of a new 3rd Airmobile Battalion—the unit remains based in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, and is integrated into the 7th Rapid Response Corps.

Its personnel continue to operate in the most volatile sectors—Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kharkiv—embodying the brigade’s founding purpose: to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty in its most contested regions.

Our Engineering-Technical Battalion was formed in early 2024, focusing on survivability of troops, camouflaging and hardening positions. 

We save lives by creating proper integrated fortification and defense solutions. Our mobile combined engineering units perform tasks all over the country, helping secure key infrastructure and logistics from enemy long-range weapons. 

A part of our efforts is also dedicated to using anti-air (interceptor) drones, destroying enemy reconnaissance and attack drones. 

We develop our own training programs, working closely with engineering training centers, and taking into account civilian professional experience of our soldiers and officers.

The 141st Separate Mechanized Brigade (141st SMB) is a formation of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The brigade was established on 15 February 2023 in Rivne Oblast as the 141st Separate Infantry Brigade.

In October 2023, its personnel completed combat coordination and training in Rivne Oblast.

As of March 2024, the brigade took part in the defense of Robotyne, operating with six infantry battalions in its structure.

In December 2024, the unit was reorganized into a mechanized brigade, marking a significant step in the enhancement of its combat capabilities.

In 2025, the brigade underwent a comprehensive rebranding, reflecting its operational experience, evolution, and renewed identity.

The 141st Separate Mechanized Brigade actively integrates modern technologies into its operations. Its technological ecosystem includes innovative protective equipment, digital solutions, unmanned aerial systems, and other advanced assets that significantly increase infantry effectiveness on the battlefield. The practical application of these capabilities is showcased in the brigade’s own mini video series dedicated to modern combat equipment.
 

The 2nd Assault Battalion was formed within the structure of military unit A4951 in January 2025. Since then, it has been deployed to carry out combat missions in the Belgorod, Kursk (near the settlement of Tyotkino), Sumy (the settlements of Ryzhivka and Yunakivka), and Zaporizhzhia ( Stepnohirsk, Mali Shcherbaky, Rivnopillia, Huliaipole) directions.

The battalion’s primary specialization is conducting assault operations; however, its units are also involved in maintaining and holding defensive lines. In addition to assault units, the battalion includes fire support units, a mortar battery, and an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platoon.

The 108th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces was formed in 2018 in the Dnipropetrovsk region. After the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, the brigade performed combat (special) tasks to counter the military aggression of the Russian Federation in the Donetsk direction. On September 29, 2022, the brigade was awarded the Battle Banner by Decree of the President of Ukraine. Since the end of 2022 and until now, servicemen have been performing tasks to counter the aggression in the Zaporizhia direction.

The 140th Special Operations Forces Center is one of the key units of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, established in 2007 as part of the formation of the Special Operations Forces Command of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Following the onset of Russian aggression in 2014, the development of the SOF was significantly accelerated, and this branch was designated as a separate component of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Center played an important role in shaping the modern SOF model, incorporating combat experience and the standards of partner nations.

International cooperation was crucial in the training of personnel, particularly through programs involving instructors from the United States and the Baltic states.

On June 24, 2019, the 140th Center became the first unit from a non-NATO member country to successfully pass NATO SOF certification. The unit gained eligibility to contribute to the NATO Response Force, confirming its high level of professionalism and interoperability.

The 425th Separate Assault Regiment "SKALA" is a special unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, specializing in aerial reconnaissance and assault operations. The regiment has a BPAK company, tank and rocket artillery units. The 425th OSHP has its own training center, which provides specialized training for assault troops, aerial reconnaissance and personnel for operating armored vehicles. Over the three years of the war, the "SKALA" regiment has demonstrated high efficiency on the battlefield, which is achieved thanks to individual training of assault troops, high-quality logistical support and the involvement of highly qualified specialists at all levels of combat missions.

The 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Magura” was established in the spring of 2022 as part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Initially formed as an assault battalion, it quickly grew into a regiment and, by November of the same year, into a full-fledged brigade. Its ranks include both experienced military personnel and highly motivated volunteers, united by a common goal — to liberate Ukrainian territories and stop the enemy.

The brigade is built on clear principles: mutual respect, discipline, continuous training, and love for Ukraine. Its greatest value is its people — strong, motivated, and well-prepared. With modern weaponry, Western equipment, high-level organization, and strong combat spirit, the 47th Mechanized Brigade is a powerful and effective force on the front line.

The brigade was formed on February 28, 2023. In June 2023, it participated in the liberation of the village of Novodarivka and the battles for Robotyne.

Since November 2023, the brigade's units have been fighting in the Avdiivka direction, successfully repelling the enemy's advance.

During the offensive of Russian troops on Kharkiv in the summer of 2024, individual units of the brigade participated in repelling the attack and containing the enemy on the approaches to the city. At the same time, the main forces of the 23rd brigade conducted active combat operations in the area of ​​Chasovy Yar and Toretsk, Donetsk region. Since the beginning of November 2024, the brigade has been defending the country in the direction of Kurakhove, confronting superior enemy forces and slowing down their further advance with incredible efforts.

ARMBAND:

The brigade's emblem depicts a golden bow with crossed golden arrows, above which is a silver eight-pointed star.

This symbol was used on the seal of the Samara palanquin of the Zaporizhzhia Army, which emphasizes the heritage of the fighting traditions of the Ukrainian Cossacks.

The bow and arrows symbolize strength, speed and accuracy, and the star symbolizes the desire for victory and the honor of the soldiers defending Ukraine. Gold and silver in heraldry mean valor, wisdom and indomitability of spirit, which fully corresponds to the character of the brigade.

The 505th Separate Marine Battalion is a successful, young unit that has proven itself in combat: from the defense of Avdiivka and the liberation of Urozhaine and subsequent battles for Donbas — to crossing the Dnipro River and establishing the bridgehead in Krynky. We are truly a frontline marine battalion with modern weaponry and young command. The marines of the 505th Separate Marine Battalion confront the enemy on land not only with infantry but also with unmanned ground vehicles, are not afraid of operations on water, and devastatingly destroy the enemy from the sky thanks to a wide range of drones.

The Azov Brigade is one of the most combat-ready units of the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine. For 12 years, we have stood against the Russian Federation’s attempts to invade the free civilized world.

Serving in Azov is about modern military standards, professionalism, brotherhood, and mutual respect. Fighters from 40 countries all over the world are already serving in the Azov International Battalion, standing side by side with Ukrainians against the aggressor.
 

Join us if you are ready to become a better version of yourself under experienced command.