118th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

The 118th Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 118-та окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023.[1]

118th Mechanized Brigade
118-та окрема механізована бригада
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
ActiveFebruary 15, 2023 – Today
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleMechanized Infantry
Part of10th Operational Corps
Motto(s)We’ll do it
EngagementsRusso-Ukrainian War
WebsiteOfficial Facebook page
Commanders
Current
commander
Roman Zabrodskyi

History

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "118th Separate Mechanized Brigade : Mechanized Brigades". Armedconflicts.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  2. ^ "З метою підтримки наших мужніх та незламних ЗСУ!". shp-gromada.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-03-25.