116th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
The 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 116-та окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1]
| 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
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| 116-та окрема механізована бригада | |
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| Active | January 30, 2023 - present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | 10th Operational Corps |
| Motto(s) | Vivere est vincere |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War
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| Website | https://www.facebook.com/svirsvova73 |
History
The Brigade fought in Huliapole, Robotyne and Avdiivka.[2][3]
On August 17, 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy whilst fighting near Robotyne.[4]
Structure
As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Assault Battalion
- Tank Battalion "Zakhar"
- Field Artillery Regiment
- Surveillance and Target Acquisition Battery "Khorne Group"
- Aerial Reconnaissance Unit "Falcon Group"
- 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S1 Gvozdika)
- 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (AS-90)
- Rocket Artillery Unit
- Anti-Tank Unit
- Surveillance and Target Acquisition Battery "Khorne Group"
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Signal Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Company
References
- Axe, David. "What, And Where, Is Ukraine's High-Tech Swedish Brigade?". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- "Ukraine Control Map - Google My Maps". Google My Maps. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- Axe, David. "Russian Troops Are Attacking Avdiivka On Foot. Ukrainian Tanks Are Waiting For Them". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889
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