137th Separate Marine Bataillon | |
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137-й окремий батальйон морської піхоти | |
Active | 2015-present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Marine Corps |
Type | Bataillon |
Role | Naval infantry |
Part of | 35th Marine Brigade HELBROC (international deployments) |
Garrison/HQ | Odessa |
Motto(s) | Latin: "Vi et armis"[1] (By Force of Arms) |
Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
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137th Separate Marine Battalion is a bataillon of the 35th Marine Brigade. It was established in late 2015 as a part of the Ukrainian Navy but was transferred to the Ukrainian Marine Corps in 2018. Internationally, it's also a part of the Balkan Battlegroup of the European Union. It is headquartered at Dachne, Odesa Oblast.