118th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
| 118th Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 118-та окрема механізована бригада | |
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | February 15, 2023 – Today |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | 10th Operational Corps |
| Motto(s) | We’ll do it |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Roman Zabrodskyi |
The 118th Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 118-та окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023.[1]
History
[edit]The unit was created for the Ukrainian summer offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in 2023 and is part of 10th Army Corps.[1] At least part of the brigade was trained by NATO forces in Romania.[2]
Structure
[edit]As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade,
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
5th Rifle Battalion- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Artillery Group
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Signal Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Protection Company
References
[edit]- ^ a b "118th Separate Mechanized Brigade : Mechanized Brigades". Armedconflicts.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "З метою підтримки наших мужніх та незламних ЗСУ!". shp-gromada.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-03-25.
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