Country Ukraine Size 700 (2004) | Type Army Aviation Part of 8th Army Corps | |
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Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces Role Intercepting slow moving aerial targets, rescue, transporting high ranking army officials | ||
The 3rd Army Aviation Regiment is an army aviation formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The regiment is part of the 8th Army Corps.
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History
The regiment began its service as the 119th Separate Helicopter Regiment of the 13th Army. Later the Regiment was transferred to the 38th Army Corps. On August 26, 2004 the Regiment was reformed into a Brigade. In 2005 the Brigade was transferred to the 8th Army Corps.
Structure
In 2004 Brigade consisted of 2 Squadron's flying Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopters.
Equipment
References
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