Separate Engineering-Technical Battalion
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.
141st Separate Mechanized Brigade
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.
33rd Separate Assault Regiment
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.
31st Separate Mechanized Brigade
A mechanized formation of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The 31st Brigade began its formation in early January 2023. The Unit Day is February 17.
It took part in the summer 2023 Counteroffensive. On June 25, 2023, it liberated the village of Rivnopil in the Velyka Novosilka district of the Donetsk region, which had been occupied by Russian troops since March 2022. Participation in combat operations in the Avdiivka (2023), Vuhledar, Pokrovsk, Orikhiv (2024), Vremivka, and Novopavlivka (2024 – present) sectors.
On July 14, 2025, by Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 488/2025, the Brigade was awarded the honorary title "named after General-Khorunzhyi Leonid Stupnytskyi".
140th Special Operations Forces Center
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.
423rd Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems "Scythian Griffins"
423rd Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems "Scythian Griffins" is a military unit of the Ground Forces of Ukraine, using aerial and ground UAVs. It was established in 2024 and is an active combat unit of 20th Army Corps.
47th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Magura”
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.
1st International Legion
A unit in which military volunteers with citizenship of other countries serve.
The unit was created on February 27, 2022 at the initiative of the President of Ukraine to provide an opportunity for foreign volunteers to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine for a joint fight against the Russian invaders.
Each fighter has their own unique motivation for joining, but each of them does everything to help Ukrainians in the fight for independence. Despite different languages, religions and nationalities, they all became brothers in the unit.
2nd International Legion
The Second International Legion foremost unites Ukrainians, Belorusians, and Georgians and other nations – the nations for whom this war is a fight for existence. We gather all who are ready to stand for democracy, liberty, and national independence, anyone willing to end Russian imperialism once and for all. We are fighting, and we will prevail.
Our Ligioners have set for themselves an ambitious goal - to curb Russian imperial ambitions once and for all. The core of the 2nd International Legion consists of Ukrainians, Belorusians, and Georgians - people who have suffered from expansionist policies, military aggression, repression, and assimilationism for centuries, all stemming from the same source – Russian Empire, Soviet Union, and now Russian Federation. Ukrainian battlefield can be the one where this expansionist lust can and will be stopped. The Legion also took in many warriors from all around the globe – none of them wants to see our world ruled by nuclear strongmen who draw the borders and erase nations at a whim. We take this fight personally, we stand together, and we will win.
3rd International Legion
Separate Special Forces Battalion - 3rd International Defense Legion of Ukraine
The International Defense Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is a military unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in which military volunteers - citizens of other countries - serve. It was created by the Government of Ukraine at the initiative of President Volodymyr Zelensky to fight against Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
03/11/2022 - date of formation of the special forces battalion
3 The International Legion of Defense of Ukraine has been directly participating in battles on the outskirts of settlements in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kharkiv, and Kursk regions since 2022. The volunteers include citizens from more than 20 countries. Among the awards received by the special forces battalion is the award of the President of Ukraine - the medal "For Military Service to Ukraine", the Order "For Courage" of the 3rd degree, the honorary awards of the Commander-in-Chief "Golden Cross" and "Steel Cross", awards of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine - the medal "Badge of Honor" and the medal "For Wounds", breastplates of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine "For Military Valor", medals "To the Defender of Ukraine" and others.
23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade
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.