503rd Marine Battalion (Ukraine)
| 503rd Separate Marine Battalion
701st Separate Marine Battalion (2015-17) | |
|---|---|
| 503-й окремий батальйон морської піхоти | |
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| Founded | 2015 |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Marine Corps |
| Type | Naval infantry |
| Role | Amphibious warfare |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 38th Marine Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Mariupol |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | For Courage and Bravery |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Denys Karnaushenko |
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The 503rd Separate Marine Battalion is a marine infantry battalion of the 38th Marine Brigade of the Ukrainian Marine Corps. It was formed in late 2015 as the 701st Marine Battalion within the 36th Marine Brigade of the Ukrainian Navy. The unit was transferred to the Ukrainian Marine Corps in 2018 and later became part of the newly established 38th Marine Brigade in February 2023. The battalion was garrisoned in Mariupol.