| Unit Name: | Oplot 5th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade |
| Native Name: | Оплот 5-я отдельная мотострелковая бригада |
| Dates: | 2014–present |
| Country: | (2022–present) Previously: (2014–2022) |
| Command Structure: | 1st Donetsk Army Corps |
| Branch: | (2022–present) DPR People's Militia (2014–2022) |
| Size: | Brigade |
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| Identification Symbol Label: | Flag |
The Oplot Brigade (Stronghold Brigade) also known as the Oplot 5th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade (Russian: Оплот 5-я отдельная мотострелковая бригада, 5 омсбр; [[Military Unit Number]] 08805); is a military unit of Russian Ground Forces. Until January 1, 2023, it was part of the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" (DPR). It is attached to the 1st Donetsk Army Corps.
The Oplot Brigade was formed in 2014 as the Oplot Battalion. It was later expanded into a Brigade in September 2014.[1] It was led by Alexander Zakharchenko until his death in 2018.[2]
The brigade took part in the Battle of Izium where they allegedly abused civilians during the occupation of the city.[3] In January 2023, it became part of the Russian army under the 1st Donetsk Army Corps.[4] [5] The brigade is currently involved in the Battle of Krasnohorivka.