The 156th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 156 Окрема механізована бригада), is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2024.[1]
| 156th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 156 Окрема механізована бригада | |
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | – Today |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Mechanized Infantry |
| Engagements | |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
History
editThe brigade was created as an infantry brigade, but in Autumn 2024 reformed into a mechanized brigade.[1][2]
Structure
editAs 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 Battalion
- 5th Infantry Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Artillery Group
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- CBRN Protection Company
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ukraine 'scours globe' for new military equipment to stabilize front". english.nv.ua. Retrieved 2024-10-29.