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156th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

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156th Separate Mechanized Brigade
156 Окрема механізована бригада
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Active– Today
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
TypeMechanized Infantry
Engagements
WebsiteOfficial Facebook page

The 156th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 156 Окрема механізована бригада), is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2024.[1]

History

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The brigade was created as an infantry brigade, but in Autumn 2024 reformed into a mechanized brigade.[1][2]

Structure

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As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows:

  • 156th Separate Mechanized Brigade
    • Brigade's Headquarters
    • 1st Mechanized Battalion
    • 2nd Mechanized Battalion
    • 3rd Mechanized Battalion
    • 4th Infantry Brigade
    • 5th Infantry Brigade
    • Tank Battalion
    • Artillery Group
    • Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
    • Reconnaissance Company
    • Engineer Battalion
    • CBRN Protection Company
    • Logistic Battalion
    • Maintenance Battalion
    • Radar Company
    • Medical Company

References

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  1. ^ a b Axe, David. "Desperate To Reinforce A Buckling Front Line, Ukraine Is Scouring The Planet For Hundreds Of Spare Tanks And Fighting Vehicles". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  2. ^ "Ukraine 'scours globe' for new military equipment to stabilize front". english.nv.ua. Retrieved 2024-10-29.