110th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade
The 110th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade (Russian: 110-я отдельная гвардейская мотострелковая бригада, 110 омсбр; Military Unit Number 08826), is a unit of the Russian Ground Forces.
| 110th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Order of Republic Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 110-я отдельная гвардейская мотострелковая бригада | |
| Active | 2015–present |
| Country | Russia |
| Branch | 1st Army Corps |
| Type | Republican Guard |
| Role | Protection of government officials and installations |
| Garrison/HQ | Donetsk |
| Nickname(s) | “The Hundredth Brigade” (Сотая бригада) “Sotka” (Сотка) |
| Engagements | War in Donbass |
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Before 1 January 2023 it was known as the 100th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Order of Republic Brigade (Russian: 100-я отдельная гвардейская мотострелковая ордена Республики бригада, 100 омсбр) a military unit of 1st Army Corps, that forms the army of the Donetsk People's Republic.
Serving as an element under the 1st Army Corps of the DPR's Ministry of Defence,[1] it is tasked with defence of its assigned territories using rapid reaction, reconnaissance and spetsnaz components.[2]
The unit was established as Republican Guard of the DPR (Республиканская гвардия ДНР) on January 12, 2015. On August 15, 2015 it was renamed as 100th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade as a Russian military unit № 08826 (в/ч 08826).
The DPR RG was commanded by Major General Ivan Kondratov, who was arrested in September 2018.[3]
History edit
The brigade was created by DPR leader Alexander Zakharchenko on January 12, 2015.[4][5] On August 15, 2015, the Republican Guard became subordinate to the First Army Corps of the Ministry of Defense of the DPR.[6] It received its battle banner on September 18, 2015.[6] The 100th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade was based in Olenivka and Donetsk City.[7] In September 2022, the 100th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade reportedly began recruiting prisoners from prisons across Donetsk.[8]
One of its units, the Pyatnashka battalion (the fifteeners), is named after the first 15 volunteers in Donetsk, which included its leader Akhra Avidzba, a veteran of the Abkhazian conflict. The Pyatnashka battalion defended a checkpoint in Staronavtiv street just south of the Donetsk International Airport, where heavy fighting was ongoing.[7]
Organization edit
Many units of the Republican Guard had been in 2016 reformed into the 100th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade. (Russian: 100-я отдельная мотострелковая бригада «Республиканская гвардия»).[9] The 100th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade was formed as a rapid reaction force with nine battalion tactical groups, two independent companies, and one separate battalion, with a combined size of between 3,000-5,000. the two separate companies include a reconnaissance battalion nicknamed "Patriot" based in Oleksandrivka and the "Viking" company. The 8th BTG, nicknamed "Pyatnashka" is a mainly Abkhazian volunteer battalion.
The 100th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade defended the area of the front line going from Olenivka to Donetsk International Airport.[7]
Units edit
- 1st BTG
- 2nd BTG "Oplot"
- 3rd BTG
- 4th BTG "Cheburashka"
- 5th BTG "Varyag"
- 6th BTG
- 7th BTG
- 8th BTG "Pyatnashka"
- 9th BTG
- "Patriot" Company
- "Viking" Company
- Separate battalion of special purpose
Battles edit
It took part in the Battle of Marinka.[10]
In the January 2017 Battle of Avdiivka, the losses of the 1st Battalion of the 100th Brigade were estimated at nine killed and up to thirty wounded,[11][failed verification] among whom was Ivan Balakay, a combatant nicknamed "Greek".[12]
References edit
- ^ "Ukraine at OSCE: Russian corps in Donbas larger than some European armies". www.ukrinform.net. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "An anniversary assessment of the armed forces of the Donetsk Peoples Republic". afghanhindsight. 2016-01-29. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "Purge in Donetsk". Warsaw Institute. 2018-09-15. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "Pro-Russian rebels train for more fighting despite Ukraine truce". Reuters. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ (in Russian). DPR Republican Guard. Archived from the original on 9 October 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ a b "Легендарная "Сотка" — надёжный купол Донбасса | Правда ДНР" (in Russian). 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ^ a b c Cowther, Edward (15 September 2022). War in Ukraine Volume 1: Armed Formations of the Donetsk People's Republic 2014-2022. HELION & Company. pp. 41–42. ISBN 9781915070661. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Yenakiyievo Metallurgical Plant Stops Working due to "Mobilization" of Workers, and Training Camp for "Prisoners" Was Organized Occupied Torez". Defence Intellegence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "Clipped wings – on the "DPR" Republican Guard and reforms in the separatist militia". afghanhindsight. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
- ^ "Fighting near Maryinka recorded by military correspondent". Novorossia Today. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ Журналісти повідомили, що у бою під Авдіївкою ЗСУ просунулися вперед
- ^ Під Авдіївкою знищено одного з найдосвідченіших терористів «ДНР», — журналіст