88th Marine Air Assault Battalion (Ukraine)

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88th Separate Marine Air Assault Battalion (2018-)

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88th Separate Aeromobile Battalion (2012-2016)

12th Separate Mechanized Brigade (2010-2012)

1st Aeromobile Division (1993-2003)

98th Guards Airborne Division (-1993)
88-й окремий батальйон морської піхоти
88th Separate Air Assault Battalion.png
Battalion Insignia
Active1993-2003
2010-present
CountryFlag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
BranchFlag of the Ukrainian Naval Infantry.png Ukrainian Marine Corps
TypeBattalion
Role Naval infantry
Part of 35th Separate Marine Brigade.png 35th Marine Brigade
Garrison/HQ Bolhrad
Motto(s)"We are where we are needed"
Engagements Russo-Ukrainian War
Decorations Za muzhnist' ta vidvagu (2022).svg
For Courage and Bravery
Insignia
Former Insignia 88 odshb.png

88th Separate Marine Air Assault Battalion is a battalion of the 35th Marine Brigade of the Ukrainian Marine Corps tracing its origins to the Soviet 98th Airborne Division. It is an aeromobile and amphibious unit capable of performing combat operations from the land, sea and air. It is based at the city of Bolhrad in Odessa Oblast.

History

The battalion traces its origins to the 98th Guards Airborne Division, stationed in Bolgrad during Soviet era. In 1993, it was reformed into the 1st Aeromobile Division, being disband in 2003. However, on 1 October 2010, the 12th Mechanized Brigade's formation started in Bolgrad. [1] [2] A headquarters and a support company were established and repairs of the abandoned base were initiated including repairs of housing facilities, training and logistical bases as well as an airstrip. Soon elements of the 51 separate mechanized brigades and a unit of the 79th Airmobile Brigade were inducted into newly formed unit with Major Oleksandr Lutsenko becoming its first commander. [3] [4]

In December 2012, the 12th Separate Mechanized Brigade was merged into the 79th Aeromobile Brigade becoming its 88th Separate Aeromobile Battalion. [1]

The battalion participated in the War in Donbass with the first deployment being in May 2014. [1]

In September 2016, the battalion was reformed into the 88th Separate Amphibious Assault Battalion. [1]

On August 24, 2017, the president of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko presented the 88th Separate Airborne Assault Battalion with a battle flag. [5] which was taken to its headquarters on September 5. [6]

In November 2018, the battalion was transferred to the newly created 35th Marine Brigade becoming the 88th Separate Marine Battalion. [7] [1]

During 2019–2020, many of the personnel of the battalion were trained by the United Kingdom as a part of Operation Orbital. [1]

In 2021, the battalion took part in several international exercises including Warrior Watcher, Riverine, Agile Spirit and Sea Breeze. [1]

The battalion saw intensive action during the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. It was involved in the capture of the Snake Island as a part of the Snake Island campaign and was later tasked with protecting the island from any future Russian assault. It was involved in the protection of Odessa from Russian attacks on the city. [1] The battalion took part in the 2022 Kherson counteroffensive, and in particular the recapture of Davydiv Brid. [1] From November 2022 to May 2023, the battalion took part in the Battle of Avdiivka. [1] Starting from June to September 2023, the battalion fought in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast as a part of the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. [1] On July 2, 2023, the battalion was awarded the honorary award "For Courage and Bravery". [8] It also saw combat in Markivka Raion where a soldier of the battalion (Yury Oleksandrovych) was killed in action while attempting to assault Russian positions. [9] [10] Then it was deployed to the Volnovakha Raion of Donetsk Oblast and captured the settlements of Storozheve, Staromaiorske and Urozhaine. [1] In May 2024, it was deployed to Kherson Oblast and is currently taking part in the Dnieper campaign. [1]

Structure

Commanders

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