5th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade named after A. V. Zakharchenko | |
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5-я отдельная гвардейская мотострелковая бригада имени А. В. Захарченко | |
Active | 2014–present |
Country | Russia (2022–present) Previously: Donetsk People's Republic (2014–2022) |
Branch | Russian Ground Forces (2022–present) DPR People's Militia (2014–2022) |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 51st Combined Arms Army |
Garrison/HQ | Donetsk |
Engagements | |
Decorations | Guards |
Insignia | |
Alternative sleeve patch | |
Flag (held by soldiers of the Brigade) |
The 5th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade named after A. V. Zakharchenko (Russian: 5-я отдельная гвардейская мотострелковая бригада имени А. В. Захарченко, 5 омсбр; Military Unit Number 08805), also known as the Oplot Brigade (lit.Stronghold Brigade) 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 51st Guards Combined Arms Army.