5th Assault Regiment (Ukraine)
The 5th Separate Assault Regiment (Ukrainian: 5-й окремий штурмовий полк) is a is a mechanized assault regiment that was formed on May 10, 2022 as a response to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1]
| 5th Separate Assault Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 5-й окремий штурмовий полк | |
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | May 10, 2022 - Today |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Engagements | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/5th.SAR |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Pavlo Palisa |
History
The 5th Assault Regiment was founded by Pavlo Palisa. The regiment is closely affiliated with the 58th Motorized Brigade, as Palisa previously served in the brigade and was originally slated to become its deputy commander. Under the command of Colonel Palisa, the 5th Assault Regiment is part of the Operational Command North.[2]
In October 2022, the regiment was called to action in the Battle of Bakhmut, where it fought alongside Ukrainian naval infantry and national guard forces.[3]
Structure
As of 2023 the regiment's structure is as follows:
- 5th Separate Assault Regiment, N/A
- Regimental Headquarters and HQ Company
References
- "5-й окремий штурмовий полк". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
- Zelenskyy, Volodymyr (14 October 2022). "Zelenskyy: Terror Must Be Responded With Force At All Levels: On Battlefield, With Sanctions, And Legally – Address". Eurasia Review. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- Watling, Tom (September 16, 2022). "Ukrainian forces release rare footage of successful counter attack". Express.co.uk.
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