It was created over the course of 3-4 months, based on the existing battalion from Cherkasy, and Colonel Stuzhenko Anatolii was appointed as its commander.

[2] The formation included six battalions in Smila, Zolotonosha, Uman, Zhashkiv, Zvenyhorodka, and Cherkasy.

[3][4] From 5–11 August 2019, the brigade held a large-scale exercise involving headquarters and all six battalions.

[5][6][7] On 2 February 2022, commander Colonel Stuzhenko Anatolii announced that the brigade was 70% formed.

[9] In April, one brigade unit took part in the battle of Popasna, helping defend the city for 14 days.