33rd Engineering Battalion Patch 7x8cm – Ukrainian Air Assault Forces PVC Velcro Insignia

33rd Engineering Battalion Patch 7x8cm — Ukrainian military patch made from durable PVC with Velcro (hook side), representing the 33rd Separate Engineering Battalion (military unit A4733), which operates under the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces. Manufactured in Ukraine, this insignia is worn by combat engineers on tactical uniforms and gear.

The battalion performs a wide range of battlefield engineering tasks including minefield clearance, fortification construction, obstacle breaching, and support for rapid airborne deployment operations. It plays a key role in maintaining mobility, survivability, and combat effectiveness for airborne infantry units in high-intensity combat zones.

Historical Background – 33rd Engineering Battalion (A4733):

The 33rd Engineering Battalion, military unit A4733, was created to serve as a specialized support formation for Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces. With increasing operational complexity since 2014, and especially after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, the battalion has become a crucial part of mobile engineering support on the frontlines.

Operating in high-risk environments, the battalion is responsible for constructing forward positions, demining liberated territory, reinforcing urban defenses, and enabling rapid maneuver for assault units. It often deploys alongside elite brigades such as the 79th and 80th Air Assault Brigades.

As of 2024, the 33rd Battalion remains actively involved in combat zones in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson directions, continuing to provide critical engineering capabilities during both defensive operations and Ukrainian counteroffensives.