2nd Galician Brigade (Ukraine)
The 2nd Separate Mixed Galician Brigade is a brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine concerned with multiple roles including the extraction of Ukrainian personnel from the frontlines, logistical and combat support, maintenance of the public law and order, among other roles. It was established on the basis of the 16th Convoy Brigade in February 1992 as the 2nd Convoy Brigade. Its main headquarters is in Lviv although its units are also stationed in Ternopil, Uzhhorod, Drohobych and Rivne. History On 10 February 1992, the 2nd Separate Convoy Brigade of the Internal Troops of Ukraine was established on the basis of the 16th Convoy Brigade of the Soviet Armed Forces, the 14th Separate Battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine was also separately established in Ternopil. On 13 September 1999, the 2nd brigade was awarded the honorary name "Galicia (eastern Europe), Galician" and was awarded a battle flag. After the disbandment of the National Guard of Ukraine in 2000, the 14th Separ ...
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