The 157th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 157 окрема механізована бригада), is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2024.[1] It was part of the creation and expansion of nine other brigades in the Ukrainian Ground Forces, announced by its commander Oleksandr Pavliuk, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[2]
| 157th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 157 окрема механізована бригада | |
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2024[1]–present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Mechanized Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Petro Chub |
| Insignia | |
| Subdued insignia |  |
History
editFormation
editThe brigade was formed after a Ukrainian mobilization law came into force, seeing the draft age being lowered from 27 to 25 and placing penalties for those avoiding conscription.[3][2] This law also saw prisoners being able to join the armed forces.[3]
It was reported by Forbes that these 10 new brigades would consist of 2,000 people and that some of these new brigades would be infantry, not mechanized brigades.[2] It was stated by Pavluvik, the commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, that these new brigades could be stationed around Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, for a potential Russian offensive.
According to social media publications, the brigade is acknowledged to have 5 battalions inside its structure.[4]
Russo-Ukrainian War
editRussian invasion of Ukraine
editThe 159th Infantry Brigade, much like other brigades including the 155th Infantry Brigade, is expected to play a significant role since its formation, most probably expected to repel a potential Russian offensive in 2024.
Structure
editAs of July 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 155th Separate Infantry Brigade
- Brigade's Headquarters
- 1st Infantry Battalion
- 2nd Infantry Battalion
- 3rd Infantry Battalion
- 4th Infantry Battalion
- 5th Infantry Battalion[4]
- Reconnaissance Company
- Anti-Tank Company
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Company
- Engineer Company
- Maintenance Company
- Medical Company
See also
edit- 155th Infantry Brigade – a newly created infantry unit in the Ukrainian Ground Forces in May 2024, part of the new expansion
References
edit- ^ a b "Рівнерада передала різноманітну техніку для новоствореної 155-ої окремої піхотної..." Facebook. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ a b c "Ukraine to create 10 new brigades to prepare for new Russian offensive". Ukrainska Pravda. 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ a b Kullab, Samya; Kozlowska, Joanna (2024-05-18). "Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops". Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ a b "Денис Прокидянчик Вірші". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-07-23.