The unit is listed in the open database of Russian formations participating in the war against Ukraine (InformNapalm). No public data on its deployment, command, or confirmed combat episodes has been identified to date.
Шишов Руслан Юрьевич — Полковник, командир 164-й мотострелковой бригады
The 164th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade was formed in the summer of 2023 as part of the new 25th Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District (CVO) (Supreme Commander-in-Chief's reserve), entirely staffed by contract servicemen. The first public mentions of the brigade's combat operations date back to December 29, 2023 (advancement in the Krasnyi Lyman direction); in May 2024, the brigade fought in the Kreminna area (LPR); as of 2025, it is part of the 'West' grouping and continues battles in the Krasnyi Lyman direction.
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