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59 Separate motorized infantry brigade
a military unit of motorized infantry troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with a brigade size. The brigade is subordinate to the operational command "South"
The 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, named after Yakov Gandzyuk, is a military unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It was formed after the start of russian aggression in late 2014. The brigade consists of three battalions, specifically the 9th, 10th, and 11th motorized infantry battalions, which were initially territorial defense battalions formed during the early stages of the war. The brigade is named in honor of Yakov Gandzyuk, a prominent Ukrainian military figure from the First Ukrainian War of Liberation.
Key Operations
- 2015–2016: Participation in battles in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
- 2024: Defense of Krasnohorivka and involvement in battles near Pokrovsk.
- 2025: After reformation into an assault brigade, the brigade participated in combat operations on the eastern front.
The brigade has been recognized for its outstanding contributions and bravery, receiving commendations from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
