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The military intelligence unit of Ukraine, which is part of the Ground Forces of Ukraine according to its organizational and staffing structure.
The 130th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion (130th SRB) is a military intelligence unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and operates under the Ground Forces Command.
Formation History
The battalion was established on April 3, 2016. Since August 2018, it has been stationed on the grounds of a former correctional facility, which was transferred by the Ministry of Justice for the needs of the Armed Forces. This allowed the unit to accommodate up to 1,000 personnel along with equipment.
Key Combat Operations
The 130th SRB has been actively involved in combat operations in eastern Ukraine since its inception. In 2018, the battalion returned from the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) zone, where its soldiers demonstrated courage and heroism, earning commendations from the General Staff and the Ground Forces Command. During russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the battalion continued to carry out reconnaissance and combat missions, particularly in the eastern and southern regions of the country.
Honors and Awards
Motto and Symbolism
The battalion’s motto is: “Nothing is impossible!” Its patches and flags depict a bat wielding a sword — a symbol of night reconnaissance and strength.
