23rd Airborne Brigade (Ukraine)
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For the Iranian brigade, see 65th Airborne Special Forces Brigade.
The 23rd Airborne Brigade (Ukrainian: 23-тя аеромобільна бригада, romanized: 23-tya aeromobil'na bryhada) was a military formation of the Soviet Airborne Forces. It was originally formed as the 23rd Separate Air Assault Brigade in 1986, but transferred to the Soviet Airborne in 1990 and became an airborne brigade. In 1992 it was transferred to Ukraine.[1]
Quick Facts 23rd Air Assault Brigade (25 Sep 1986 – Jan 1990) ?), Active ...
23rd Air Assault Brigade (25 Sep 1986 – Jan 1990) 23rd Airborne Brigade (Jan 1990 – 1992) | |
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Active | 1986–? |
Country | Soviet Union (1986–1992) Ukraine (1992–?) |
Branch | Soviet Army (1986–1990) Soviet airborne (1990–1992) |
Type | Airborne |
Garrison/HQ | Kremenchuk |
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