16th Army Aviation Brigade (Ukraine)
| 16th Army Aviation Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 16-та окрема бригада армійської авіації | |
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | - Today |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Army Aviation |
| Garrison/HQ | Brody Air Base, Lviv Oblast |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Decorations |  For Courage and Bravery |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/16OBrAA/?ref=page_internal |
The 16th Army Aviation Brigade Brody (Ukrainian: 16-та окрема бригада армійської авіації Броди) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1]
History
[edit]The brigade initially started its service as the 119th Helicopter Regiment of the 13th Army.[2] However, it was later relocated to the 38th Army Corps.[3] On August 26, 2004, the regiment underwent restructuring and became a Brigade.[4] The following year, in 2005, the Brigade was moved to the 8th Army Corps, and it has been a part of this corps ever since.[1]
Structure
[edit]As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 16th Army Aviation Brigade, Brody Air Base, Lviv Oblast
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Розпорядження голови обласної ради від 28.08.2007 р. № 82 "Про нагородження Почесною грамотою обласної ради"" (in Ukrainian). 2007-08-28. Archived from the original on 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
- ^ "119th independent Helicopter Regiment". WW2.DK. n.d. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
- ^ "Мужність та героїзм воїнів-миротворців відзначено державними та відомчими нагородами". MIL. 2004-05-28. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07.
- ^ "В зоні лиха на Львівщині опинились 14 населених пунктів" (in Ukrainian). Незалежний медіа-холдінг "Еволюшен Медіа". 2007-07-17. Archived from the original on 2007-07-03.
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