114th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade | |
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114-я отдельная гвардейская мотострелковая бригада | |
Active | May 2014–present |
Country | Donetsk People's Republic (2014–2022) Russia (2022–present) |
Branch | DPR People's Militia (2014–2022) Russian Ground Forces (2022–present) |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 51st Combined Arms Army |
Garrison/HQ | Donetsk MUN 08818 |
Nickname(s) | East Brigade (Бригада «Восток») |
Engagements | War in Donbas |
Battle honours | Guards |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Alexander Khodakovsky |
The Vostok Brigade (Russian: Бригада «Восток») or 114th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade (Russian: 114-я отдельная гвардейская мотострелковая бригада, 114 омсбр; Military Unit Number 08818) 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 Donetsk Combined Arms Army. The brigade was created and is commanded by Alexander Khodakovsky. According to an interview with The Washington Post, DPR president Denis Pushilin, the battalion was formed by local separatists and has nothing to do with the Chechen unit of the same name.[1]