On 12 June 2014, following the start of the
War in Donbass, the Bohdan Company was established in
Khmelnytskyi Oblast. The company was formed exclusively from volunteers, including many former law enforcement officers and veterans as well as those from "peaceful" professions like drivers, millers and even a poet. In July 2014, the company's personnel underwent intensive training. The training included long-distance hikes in wooded and rugged terrain and automatic weapons practice amongst others. On 12 July 2014, the company was deployed to the
ATO zone. On 20 July 2014, officers of the Bohdan Company detained a politician from
Sloviansk, wanted for involvement in the
Donetsk People's Republic apparatus. He was then handed over to the
Security Service of Ukraine. It was initially a part of the
Svyatyi Mykolai Battalion. In mid-August 2014, about 50 more soldiers of the Company went to the
ATO zone. On 16 August 2014, some soldiers of the Company returned from the
ATO zone to
Khmelnytskyi. On 30 September 2014, 50 personnel of the Company left for
Vuhlehirsk where they protected the area near
Debaltseve and conducted law enforcement operations. Following the
Russian invasion of Ukraine, it saw combat against Russian forces. In April 2022, it became a part of
Zakhid Battalion which in 2023 became a part of the
Liut Brigade. It is currently fighting on the frontlines. ==Commanders==