OC East Ukrainian Ground Forces Patch 7x8cm – Operational Command East PVC Velcro Insignia

OC East Ukrainian Ground Forces Patch 7x8cm is an official PVC insignia representing the Operational Command East (OC East) of Ukraine’s Ground Forces. Measuring 7×8 cm, this patch is made from durable PVC and features a Velcro (hook side) backing for reliable attachment to combat uniforms, field jackets, or tactical gear.

OC East is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all Ukrainian Army operations in the eastern regions, including the heavily contested Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia sectors. Troops under its command actively participate in daily frontline engagements against Russian invasion forces.

Historical Background – OC East (Operational Command “Skhid”):
Operational Command East was established to centralize command of Ukrainian Army units in the eastern part of the country, especially following the Russian aggression that began in 2014. Since the full-scale invasion in 2022, OC East has coordinated the defense of Ukraine’s most active combat zones, including Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Sloviansk.

OC East operates mechanized, artillery, engineer, and support brigades, ensuring Ukraine’s ground troops remain effective in one of the war’s most dangerous theaters.