21st Separate Brigade named after Petro Kalnyshevskyi (Military Unit 3011) is a military formation of the National Guard of Ukraine stationed in Kryvyi Rih.
August 24, 2015 – the Brigade was awarded its Battle Flag.
August 23, 2018 – the Brigade was granted the honorary name of Petro Kalnyshevskyi.
September 29, 2023 – the Brigade was awarded the ribbon to its Battle Flag “For Courage and Bravery.”
Modern training methods and regular exercises with experienced instructors
Reliable team, mutual support and shared responsibility for the result
Opportunities for professional development and skill upgrading
Latest models of military equipment and world-class gear
The brigade was created by Order of the Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine No. 02 dated 02.01.1992. Until 2014, the brigade performed tasks of public order protection and convoying.
Performance of service-combat tasks in Kharkiv, Luhansk and Donetsk regions: service at checkpoints, counter-sabotage measures, public order protection.
July: participation in operations to liberate Drouzhkivka, Krasnyi Lyman, Yampil, Novomykhailivka, Siversk, Rubizhne;
22-23 July 2014: liberation of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk in Luhansk region.
Defense of checkpoints 31, 32, 33 near Smile and Slovianoserbsk in semi-encirclement.
On 23 August 2018, by Presidential Decree No. 240/2018, the brigade received the honorary name “named after Petro Kalnyshevsky”.
Continued performance of combat tasks and protection of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Performance of combat tasks to repel the armed aggression of the Russian Federation, defense of Mariupol, Novomykhailivka, Velyka Novosilka, Pavlivka, Maryinka, Vuhledar, Pokrovsk, Chasiv Yar, Urozhaine, Kurakhove.
Defense of Kryvyi Rih, Zelenodolsk, Apostolove, Maryanske, Shestirnia, Orlove, Bila Krynytsia as part of the Defense Command of Kryvyi Rih within the Operational Grouping “Kherson”.
Liberation of Vysokopillia, Novovoznesenske, Ivanivka, Kochubeiivka, Arkhanhelske, Lyubymivka, Zolota Balka, Havrylivka, Dudchany, Kachkarivka, Mylove, Novokairy, Novoraisk, Zmiivka, Novoberyslav.
29 September 2023 – by Presidential Decree No. 630/2023, the brigade was awarded the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery”.
Combat tasks in the first echelon of defense of Urozhaine, Staromaiorske, Blahodatne, Velyka Novosilka.
Combat tasks in Lyptsi, Kharkiv region, within the defense zone of the 13th NGU Brigade; fortification works, circular defense positions in the Yampil area.
Combat tasks in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, under operational subordination to the commander of the 18th NGU Brigade within the defense zone of the 24th Mechanized Brigade.
Combat tasks in the area of Pokrovsk, Novotoretske, Yelyzavetivka, Malynivka, Hryshyne, Myrnohrad, Shevchenko, Dobropillia, Novoekonomichne, Balahan, Rodynske.
Combat tasks in the operational zone of OTU “Kherson” within the Operational Grouping “Tavria”, subordinated to the 121st and 126th Territorial Defense Brigades: service at checkpoints and observation posts along the Dnipro river bank.
Logistics is the rear without which there is no front. Drivers, auto mechanics, electricians, cooks and other specialists ensure movement, repair, food supply and stable operation of the brigade during combat tasks.
UAV operators are the eyes and power of modern combat. Work with drones of various types: aircraft, strike and interceptors. Reconnaissance, adjustment, enemy engagement and saving the lives of comrades.
Electronic warfare today saves the lives of civilians and soldiers at the front. We need specialists with relevant skills who are ready to work with technologies for the sake of Victory.
Infantry are those who hold positions, stop the enemy and decide the outcome of the battle. The foundation of the army, strength, endurance and responsibility for every meter of Ukrainian land.
Stable communication is the foundation of battle management. We need people with technical education who are proficient in modern technologies and ready to provide secure communication in the most difficult conditions.
Medics are needed at the front and in the rear. They are the first to fight for the lives of the wounded. Mandatory medical education, endurance and readiness to work where every minute decides a person’s fate.
Engineers ensure the safety of units and civilians. We need specialists who can skillfully apply skills in demining, position arrangement and countering the enemy’s engineering threats.
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Get acquainted with the brigade’s history and tasks
Fill out the online application
Initial contact with the recruiter
Submission of documents and personal meeting
Medical, physical and professional checks
Sign the contract with the brigade
The duration of training depends on the chosen specialty and the candidate’s level of preparation.
Basic general military training — 8 weeks.
Specialized training — additional, depending on the position.
Training is conducted under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Candidates without military experience undergo full training.
Experienced servicemen can be appointed to appropriate positions taking into account their skills.
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