106th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade

Combat Path of the Brigade The Khmelnytskyi-based 106th Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was established in June 2018. On December 6, 2022, on the occasion of the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the brigade received its Battle Flag. The brigade’s units have taken part in combat operations across multiple directions, including on the left bank of the Dnipro River, in the Battle of Bakhmut, the Kharkiv operation, and the Kursk operation. They also participated in battles on the Lyman–Kupiansk front and in the fighting for Staromaiorske. Currently, the brigade is carrying out combat missions in the Sumy–Kursk direction.

Principles and Traditions of the 106th TDB: The brigade’s traditions are built on military history, collective experience, and unit culture — all of which strengthen cohesion, instill pride in service, and enhance the fighting spirit among soldiers.

The core values and principles of the 106th TDB are:

• Patriotism: love for Ukraine and readiness to defend its independence and territorial integrity; awareness of one’s role in protecting the homeland.
• Commitment to Duty: a high sense of responsibility for fulfilling assigned missions; dedication to military service and discipline.
• Unity and Brotherhood: teamwork and mutual assistance among soldiers, fostering strong camaraderie and cooperation with civilians in the area of responsibility.
• Honesty and Justice: adherence to high moral and ethical standards both within the brigade and beyond; transparency of actions and fair treatment of all team members.
• Resilience and Endurance: readiness to perform tasks under any conditions, even under stress and danger; continuous improvement of physical and psychological readiness.
• Professionalism: ongoing improvement of military skills and knowledge; adherence to military standards and maintenance of high professional competence.
• Humanity: protection of civilians’ rights and lives during operations; compliance with international humanitarian law and respect for human dignity.