Oplot Brigade
| Oplot 5th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Оплот 5-я отдельная мотострелковая бригада | |
 Unit patch | |
| Active | 2014–present |
| Country |  Russia (2022–present) Donetsk People's Republic (2014–2022) |
| Branch | Russian Armed Forces (2022–present) DPR People's Militia (2014–2022) |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of |  1st Donetsk Army Corps |
| Engagements | War in Donbas |
The Oplot Brigade also known as the Oplot 5th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade (Russian: Оплот 5-я отдельная мотострелковая бригада, 5 омсбр; Military Unit Number 08805); is a military unit of Russian Ground Forces. Until January 1, 2023, it was part of the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" (DPR). It is attached to the 1st Donetsk Army Corps.
History[edit]
War in Donbas[edit]
The Oplot Brigade was formed in 2014 as the Oplot Battalion. It was later expanded into a Brigade in September 2014.[1] It was led by Alexander Zakharchenko until his death in 2018.[2]
Russian Invasion of Ukraine[edit]
The brigade took part in the Battle of Izium where they allegedly abused civilians during the occupation of the city.[3] In January 2023, it became part of the Russian army under the 1st Donetsk Army Corps.[4][5] The brigade is currently involved in the Battle of Krasnohorivka.
References[edit]
- ^ Shcherbachenko, Volodymyr V.; Yanova, Hanna (2017). War without Rules: Gender-Based Violence in the Context of the Armed Conflict in Eastern Ukraine (PDF). NGO Eastern-Ukrainian Centre for Civic Initiatives. ISBN 978-966-929-583-5.
- ^ "Separatists tighten grip on east Ukraine, EU agrees more sanctions on Moscow". Reuters. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ Hopkins, Nick; Wilson, Jamie; Harding, Luke (July 18, 2023). "Militia units commanded by Russia named in Izium abuse investigation" – via The Guardian.
- ^ "Батальон "Оплот" | Война и санкции". sanctions.nazk.gov.ua (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ "Consolidated TEXT: 32014R0269 — EN — 14.11.2022". eur-lex.europa.eu. Retrieved 2023-07-09.