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7th Anti-aircraft Missile Division (Ukraine)

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7th Anti-Aircraft Division
Battalion insignia
Active2019-present
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Marine Corps
TypeBattalion
RoleAir Defense
Part of Marine Corps Command
Garrison/HQOchakiv
EngagementsRusso-Ukrainian War

The 7th Marine Anti-aircraft Division (MUN A0350) is a division level military unit and the air defense wing of the Ukrainian Marine Corps, operationally under the command of the 30th Marine Corps. The Battalion was established in 2019 and is based in Ochakiv, it has seen combat during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1]

History

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It was established in 2019 as a separate Anti-aircraft missile regiment for the Ukrainian Marine Corps, armed and equipped with modified and modernized S-125-2D1 anti-aircraft missile systems,[2] headquartered in Ochakiv.[3]

Structure

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The structure of the division is as follows:[4]

  • Management & Headquarters
  • 1st Anti-aircraft Battery
  • 2nd Anti-aircraft Battery
  • Guardian units
  • Commandant Platoon
  • Repair platoon

References

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