1039th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment Patch 7x8cm – Ukrainian Ground Forces PVC Velcro Insignia

The 1039th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment Patch 7x8cm is a durable PVC insignia representing the 1039th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Measuring 7×8 cm, this patch features a Velcro (hook side) backing for easy attachment to tactical gear, combat uniforms, or body armor.

The design showcases a stylized emblem reflecting the regiment’s role in air defense operations.

Historical Background – 1039th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment:

• Formation: November 1953 as part of the Soviet Army.

• Ukrainian Service: Since 1992, stationed in Zarichne, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

• Command: Operational Command East.

• Honorary Title: Named after General-Cornet Mykola Kapustiansky.

• Equipment: 9K33M3 Osa-AKM, 2K12 Kub, 9K38 Igla, FIM-92 Stinger, 1S91M radar, PU-12M command vehicle.

• Operations:

  • War in Donbas.

  • Defense of Avdiivka (2015).

  • Battle of Okhtyrka (2022).

  • Combat operations in Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Luhansk Oblasts (2024).

• Recognition: Awarded honorary title in December 2024.

• Notable Action: Destroyed a Russian ZALA Lancet UAV using an FPV drone in February 2025.