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118th Separate Mechanized Brigade

ZAPORIZHZHIA

Formed
2022
Commander
Colonel Oleh Dmytryshyn
Axis
Zaporizhzhia
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Факт

Бригаду створено директивою Міністра оборони та Головнокомандувача від 3 листопада 2022 року; День військової частини — 15 лютого.

Факт

Нарукавний знак бригади затверджено Головнокомандувачем ЗСУ 2 липня 2024 року; на стрічці — девіз «МИ ЗРОБИМО».

Факт

11 грудня 2024 року бригаду нагороджено колективною відзнакою командувача Сухопутних військ «За волю та стійкість».

Combat path

Military unit A4712 was formed by directive on November 3, 2022. After winter training in Cherkasy region, it took up positions near Orikhiv in May 2023 and began combat operations on the Zaporizhzhia axis.

That summer, the brigade broke through enemy defenses near Robotyne, contributing to the liberation of roughly 100 square kilometers during the counteroffensive.

Since then, its main responsibility has been the village of Mala Tokmachka — one of the longest continuously held front lines of the entire war, defended without interruption for over 1,500 days under constant assault, artillery, and guided bombs. The National Book of Records of Ukraine formally recognized this achievement.

On February 23, 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky personally presented the brigade's Battle Flag to its commander, in recognition of heroism shown in the defense of southern Ukraine.

"МИ ЗРОБИМО" ("WE WILL DO IT")

— the brigade's motto

The unit continues to hold its ground in Zaporizhzhia region. It is commanded by Colonel Oleh Dmytryshyn.

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Chronicle of the combat path

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Symbols and traditions

Sleeve patch of the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade
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The "WE WILL DO IT" ribbon

At the top, above the shield, is placed a green (olive) decorative and informational ribbon with a blue (light blue) edging and the golden inscription: "WE WILL DO IT."

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By the numbers

141

service members awarded the Commander-in-Chief's badge "Golden Cross"

291

MoD distinctions "For Wounds" (severe wound)

143

MoD distinctions "For Wounds" (light wound)

47

service members awarded the Order "For Courage," 3rd class

63

MoD badges "For Exemplary Service"

60

MoD medals "Defender of Ukraine"

35

MoD medals "Cross of Valor"

26

Commander-in-Chief's badges "For a Saved Life"

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Faces of the brigade

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We remember