5th Separate Assault Brigade | |
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5-та окрема штурмова бригада 5-ta okrema shturmova bryhada | |
Active | 10 May 2022 – present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
Role | Light Infantry |
Part of | Operational Command North |
Engagements | |
Website | Official Telegram channel |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Col. Oleksandr Yakovenko |
The 5th Separate Assault Brigade (Ukrainian: 5-та окрема штурмова бригада, romanized: 5-ta okrema shturmova bryhada) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022 as a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[2]
The 5th Assault Brigade was founded by Pavlo Palisa.[3] The Brigade is closely affiliated with the 58th Motorized Brigade, as Palisa previously served in the brigade and was originally slated to become its deputy commander.[4] Under the command of Colonel Palisa, the 5th Assault Regiment is part of the Operational Command North.[5] In October 2022, the regiment fought in the Battle of Bakhmut, alongside Ukrainian naval infantry and national guard forces.[1]
On February 24, 2023, the regiment was reformed into a brigade and the famous 24th Assault Battalion Aidar was assigned under its command.[6]
In April 2024, the brigade was stationed near the city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast.[7]
As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows:[8]