79 airborne brigade (Nikolaev, Ukraine)

How did the 79 Nicholas Separate Airmobile Brigade appear? What was originally its function? What does she do now? For some, 79 the airmobile brigade are heroes, for others - punishers who are destroying their people.

History of creation

In 1979, the command of the Soviet Army decided to create an airborne light infantry. It was supposed to be landing and assault regiments and brigades. The solution was found quickly. One of the main bases was a battalion of reconnaissance and amphibious assault of the 111th landing regiment, which is part of the military Odessa district in the city of Nikolaev. Then a separate 40th brigade was formed (air assault, and after 1990 - airborne).

Soon after the collapse of the USSR, Ukraine declared its desire to secede and become an independent state. Accordingly, 79 airmobile brigade (Nikolaev) passed under the jurisdiction of the newly-formed country. A few years later, in the late 90's, the regiment was renamed. Now it was called the seventy-ninth separate airmobile regiment. It was an analogue of the assault-assault Soviet troops.

Achievement list

The seventy-ninth regiment managed to excel in many peacekeeping operations. Servicemen carried out their duties in Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Slovenia, Macedonia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Iraq. Several international exercises took place with the participation of the 79th Brigade. I must say that the Ukrainian military proved themselves only from a positive side.

In July 2007, on the basis of this regiment, which was further strengthened by a helicopter regiment, an experimental 79 separate airmobile brigade was formed.

Operations in Ukraine

The result of the well-known "Euromaydan" was an armed coup and seizure of power. All the more active were calls for persecution of those who did not speak Ukrainian. Special aggression was manifested in relation to the Russian-speaking population living in the east of Ukraine. People's meetings and numerous rallies against the ban of the Russian language were ignored by the new government. Moreover, the pressure intensified, including with the support of the media.

The decision to hold a referendum was supported by the majority of the residents. It was held on May 11, 2014. About 90% of the population voted for federalization. Two people's republics were proclaimed - the Lugansk (LNR) and the Donetsk (DNR). Of course, Kiev did not recognize the referendum. Moreover, the Democratic People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of Germany were declared terrorist organizations. Almost a month later, Turchinov, acting president, was declared the so-called ATO. In fact, this was the beginning of a punitive operation.

Among the forces thrown to the sweep, there was also an airmobile brigade. It operated in the territory of the People's Democratic Republic from May 18, 2014. In June, the brigade took part in the battles against the people's militia for the Saur grave.

South cauldron

Armed clashes were gaining momentum. Serious, bloody battles were fought between the Donbas militia and parts of the Ukrainian army. The Saur-Grave was of special strategic importance, as it towered over the steppe spaces adjacent to it. In addition, the mound would allow to control and quite a large part of the border between Russia and Ukraine. The height was a point giving full control over the supply of the southern grouping.

By June 5, fighting moved to the area Marinovka (customs point, the southern side of the height). Three days later the armed formations consolidated to the north, in the Snezhnoe. On June 12, 2014, 79 the airmobile Nikolayev brigade was attacked by fourteen DNP militias, armed with only AK-47s and only one AGS-17. The people's militia desperately defended their land. 79 airmobile brigade had at that time a living force on the armor of fifteen BTRs, eight Hamers, support for two helicopters, an SU-27 aircraft, and active artillery. The losses of both sides were not officially indicated.

The Ukrainian security forces stormed the new high on July 2, and on July 3 A. Parubiy (NSDC secretary) announced that the "terrorists" stronghold had been destroyed. However, on July 6, a new storm of "occupied" heights took place. This time already by the forces of another Ukrainian battalion "Azov". The defenders kept the mound, again repulsing the furious attack. "Azov" also lost about 80% of the composition and moved to the rear for reorganization. Igor Mosiychuk, who is deputy commander of the battalion, has denied the information that the battalion was crushed.

Five days later, a press conference took place, at which Igor Strelkov, commander of the militia army, announced that the Saur-Mohyla and Snezhnoye areas were defending a detachment of rebels created on the basis of the "East".

By mid-July, the 5,000-strong group of the Ukrainian army, which included the Shakhtersk battalion, part of Azov, the mechanized 24th brigade, 72 and 79 airmobile brigade, was in the South Cauldron. The militants were blocked by the people's militia. Only for two weeks the army of Kiev lost more than 1200 fighters, including. Officers, more than 3,000 people were injured, many heavy and light armored vehicles were destroyed, two SU-25 planes were shot down. And these are only approximate figures.

Partial liquidation

Since June 2014, 79 the airmobile brigade conscientiously carried out the government order, fighting for Saur-Grave. In July, after hitting the South Cauldron, it was partially liquidated. The remnants of the brigade came under rocket fire on July 11. About 20% of the military remained alive. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian media broadcast on all channels about the brilliant victories in the Donbass. On June 6, the press center of the People's Republic of Germany reported that bruises of the brigade were damaged by Ukrainian aviation. For what purpose, few survivors were destroyed, it remains to be guessed. The next day the command of the AAMBR transferred the militia to the Osa air defense system, the Grad missile system and heavy equipment (about 70 units, including tanks). In fact, it was a refusal to continue subordination to Kiev.

Ukrainian media are authorized to state ...

On August 9, the leading TV channels of Ukraine (in particular, TSN) publicly announced the return of all the personnel to the place of deployment. In the meantime, the commander of another battalion "Dnepr-1" Parasyuk complained about the significant concealment of losses of the Ukrainian army. On the air of another Ukrainian channel, "112 Ukraine", he complained that "Ukrainians are fooled with their heads."