21st Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
The 21st Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 21 окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed on January 21st, 2023.[2]
| 21st Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 21 окрема механізована бригада | |
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | January 21, 2023 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine 2023 Ukrainian Counteroffensive[1] |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/21ombr/ |
History
As of February 2023, the brigade is in the stage of formation.[3] The brigade has been involved in the 2023 Ukrainian Counteroffensive.
Structure
As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[4]
- 21st Mechanized Brigade,
- Brigade's Headquarters
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- 19th Separate Rifle 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 defence Company
References
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-counteroffensive-notches-small-gains-after-costly-early-assaults-288c7907?mod=article_inline
- Українські воїни на Бахмутському напрямку приземлили російський літак (in Ukrainian), retrieved 2023-03-20
- "Особу розстріляного українського воїна попередньо встановили". Громадське радіо (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- Wilkie, Karen Gilchrist,Amanda Macias,Christina. "Biden says 'Kyiv stands strong;' Putin suspends nuclear arms treaty with U.S." CNBC. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
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