Personalized Stamp Issue: 65th SMB "VELYKYI LUH"

We are pleased to present a new issue of the Personalized Stamp project dedicated to the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Velykyi Luh" of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Velykyi Luh" was formed in April 2022 as part of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Since June of the same year, its soldiers have continuously carried out combat missions in the Zaporizhzhia sector. They took part in the liberation of Robotyne during the 2023 counteroffensive and subsequently defended the Robotyne salient.

The honorary title Velykyi Luh refers to the historic floodplain region of the Lower Dnipro, long associated with the Zaporizhian Cossacks. Submerged after the creation of the Kakhovka Reservoir in the 1950s, parts of this landscape re-emerged following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in 2023. The brigade has been defending the Zaporizhzhia sector, historically linked to the lands of Velykyi Luh, since 2022.

The brigade's insignia reflects this Cossack heritage. Its shoulder patch depicts a Cossack armed with a musket and spear, a traditional symbol of the Zaporozhian Host. The Latin inscription Pratum Magnum emphasizes the connection between today's defenders and the centuries-old military traditions of southern Ukraine.

We express our respect and gratitude to all service members of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade for their courage and steadfast defence of Ukraine. 

Special cancellation “65th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Velykyi Luh”” — June 06, 2026, in the city of Kyiv at post office 01001.

Holders of philatelic subscriptions “Exclusive+” will receive a link to pay for the limited edition postal set “65th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Velykyi Luh”” under the “Personalized Stamp” project. It includes:

• a numbered stamp sheet (6 stamps);
• a numbered illustrated envelope (C6 format) with a special cancellation.

The number of sets is 1200. The price of the set is UAH 800.00.

If not all sets are purchased within the specified period, the remaining quantity will be released for general sale in the Ukraposhta Market.

Available from June 06, 2026, at Ukrposhta Market, at the Personalized Stamp section, as well as in Kyiv philatelic shops at 22 Khreshchatyk Street and 16/4 A. Sheptytskoho Street:

- a sheet of 28 stamps “65th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Velykyi Luh”” under the “Personalized stamp” project (unnumbered, unlimited print run) - 900.00 UAH;

- a DL-size art envelope “65th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Velykyi Luh”” under the “Personalized stamp” project (unnumbered, unlimited print run) - 36.00 UAH;

- Set of cards “65th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Velykyi Luh”” under the “Personalized stamp” project (unnumbered, unlimited print run) - 216.00 UAH;

- artistic stamped envelope “And on the renewed land there will be no enemy…” with a special postmark “65th Separate Mechanized Brigade “Velykyi Luh”” (online only) - 60.00 UAH.

Artists: Andrii Yermolenko.