22nd Motorized Infantry Battalion (Ukraine)
22nd Motorized Infantry Battalion[1] also known as Kharkiv Battalion[2][3] is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces that was established as 22nd territorial defense battalion "Kharkiv" in 2014. The battalion is subordinated to the Ministry of Defense.[4]
| 22nd Motorized Infantry Battalion "Kharkiv" | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 22-й батальйон територіальної оборони «Харків» | |
 22nd Territorial Defence Battalion shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2014–present |
| Country |  |
| Allegiance | Ministry of Defence |
| Branch | Ground Forces |
| Type | Mechanized Infantry |
| Size | Battalion |
| Engagements | War in Donbass |
History
The formation was established in April 2014 in Kharkiv during the 2014 pro-Russian conflict in Ukraine.[5]
The battalion is based in Svatove.[6]
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References
- ""Экипируйте наших бойцов!": так есть или нет бронежилеты у харьковского батальона?". АТН. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- "Приключения батальона "Харьков" на Донбассе". Archived from the original on 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
- "За переброску Харьковского батальона территориальной обороны в зону АТО ответственность несет Генштаб (+видео)". Главное™. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- North of Luhansk land: life on the border of war and peace. The Insider. May 27, 2014
- "Бронежилеты для солдат из Харькова покупают родители". Вести. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- "Как харьковский батальон голосовал в Луганске". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
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