36th Marine Brigade
The 36th Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynsky (Ukrainian: 36-та окрема бригада морської піхоти імені контрадмірала Михайла Білинського) was formed in 2015 on the basis of units withdrawn from the occupied Crimea – 1st and 501st Marine Battalion, which were previously part of Ukrainian 36th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade. The brigade participated in the Donbas war since its formation, primarily in Mariupol direction. In February 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the majority of the brigade was located in Mariupol.
36th Marine Brigade | |
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36-та окрема бригада морської піхоти | |
Active | July 20, 2015–present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Navy |
Role | Marine Infantry |
Garrison/HQ | Mykolaiv, Mykolaiv oblast |
Motto(s) | N/A |
Engagements | War in Donbas 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
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Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt. Col. Viktor Sikoza |
Notable commanders | Volodymyr Baranyuk Serhii Volynskyi |
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