92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Kosh Chieftain Ivan Sirk

The 92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Koshovyi Otaman Ivan Sirko is a mechanized military formation within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, organized at brigade strength. It is stationed in the village of Kluhyno-Bashkyrivka, Chuhuiv District, Kharkiv Oblast.

The brigade was formed in 2000 based on the 6th Division of the National Guard of Ukraine. In 2011, its personnel were reduced, and it was planned for disbandment by 2015. However, with the onset of the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2014, small elements of the brigade remained in Kharkiv Oblast. In August 2014, a company-tactical group was deployed to Donbas in an effort to break the encirclement of Ukrainian forces near Ilovaisk. The brigade later took part in numerous battles, including the capture of Russian GRU special forces operatives near Shchastia.

Since 2022, the brigade has played a key role in repelling the full-scale Russian invasion, particularly in the Kharkiv direction, and took part in the autumn counteroffensive. The brigade is named in honor of Ivan Sirko, a legendary Koshovyi Otaman of the Zaporizhian Sich in the 17th century.

Key battles:

• 2014–2015: Participated in battles for Shchastia, Debaltseve, Ilovaisk, Stanytsia Luhanska, and Avdiivka.
• February 2022: Distinguished itself in the defense of Kharkiv, playing a crucial role in halting the Russian advance.
• September–October 2022: Took part in the Kharkiv offensive operation, liberating settlements across Kharkiv Oblast.
• Battles near Bakhmut and Chasiv Yar: Continues active combat operations in eastern Ukraine.

Awards:

• Individual honors: Brigade fighters have been awarded state decorations, including the Order “For Courage,” 2nd Class.
• Commander’s commendations: The Commander of the Ground Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, awarded soldiers of the 92nd Assault Brigade with badges such as the “Golden Cross,” “Cross of the Brave,” and the distinctions “Shield of the Victor,” “For Valor,” and “For Personal Bravery.”

Brigade commander: Colonel Pavlo Fedosenko, Hero of Ukraine, who leads the brigade and actively participates in recognizing the achievements of his personnel.