39th Motorized Infantry Battalion (Ukraine)

The 39th Motorized Infantry Battalion "Dnipro-2" is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1] It was created first in spring 2014 as 39th territorial defense battalion "Dnipro-2" from volunteers of Dnipropetrovsk oblast.

39th Motorized Infantry Battalion
Ukrainian: 39-й окремий мотопіхотний батальйон
39th Motorized Infantry Battalion shoulder sleeve insignia
Active2014–present
Country Ukraine
BranchGround Forces
TypeMechanized Infantry
Sizebattalion
EngagementsWar in Donbass

History

In August 2014 39th territorial defense battalion "Dnipro-2" had participated in Battle of Ilovaisk.[1]

References
  1. "Аналіз бойових дій в районі Іловайська після вторгнення російських військ 24-29 серпня 2014 року". Retrieved 2016-08-18.


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