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17th Poltavska Brigade (Ukraine)
| 17th Separate Poltavska Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 17-а окрема Полтавська бригада (Ukrainian) | |
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| Founded | 1992 |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Allegiance | &sq=crain_ford&lang=en&file=File:%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%80_%D0%9C%D0%92%D0%A1_%D0%A3%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%97%D0%BD%D0%B8_(%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%80%D1%81).png){kind=small} Ministry of Internal Affairs |
| Branch |  National Guard of Ukraine |
| Type | Brigade |
| Role | Extraction, logistical and combat support, maintenance of the public law and order, protection of the Ukrainian territorial integrity |
| Part of | National Guard of Ukraine |
| Garrison/HQ | Poltava |
| Nickname(s) | Poltavska |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian war |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Andriy Halushchak |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Pustovoitov Anatoly Anatoliyovych † |
The 17th Separate Mixed Poltavska Brigade is a brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine tasked with protection of public law and order, important state facilities, foreign diplomatic missions and Ukrainian territorial integrity. It was established on 19 March 1993 as the 12th Separate Battalion. It is headquartered in Poltava, from where it takes its nickname Poltavska.
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