42nd Motorized Infantry Battalion (Ukraine)
| 42nd Motorized Infantry Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 42-й окремий мотопіхотний батальйон | |
42nd Territorial Defence Battalion shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | June 15 2014–present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ground Forces |
| Type | Mechanized Infantry |
| Size | battalion |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War • Battle of Ilovaisk |
42nd Motorized Infantry Battalion is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. It was originally formed as the 42nd Territorial Defence Battalion "Rukh Oporu" (from Ukrainian: Рух опору — "Resistance movement") in Kirovohrad.
The battalion fought in the Russo-Ukrainian War.