Oplot 5th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade | |
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Оплот 5-я отдельная мотострелковая бригада | |
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Active | 2014–present |
Country | ![]() Previously: ![]() |
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Russian Armed Forces (2022–present)![]() |
Size | Brigade |
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Engagements | War in Donbas |
The Oplot Brigade ( lit.Stronghold 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.
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]
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.
Oplot 5th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade | |
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Оплот 5-я отдельная мотострелковая бригада | |
![]() Unit patch | |
Active | 2014–present |
Country | ![]() Previously: ![]() |
Branch |
Russian Armed Forces (2022–present)![]() |
Size | Brigade |
Part of |
![]() |
Engagements | War in Donbas |
The Oplot Brigade ( lit.Stronghold 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.
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]
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.