| 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 116-та окрема механізована бригада | |
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| Active | January 30, 2023 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | 10th Operational Corps |
| Motto(s) | Vivere est vincere |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/svirsvova73 |
The 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 116-та окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.
History
The Brigade fought in Huliapole, Robotyne and Avdiivka.
On August 17, 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy whilst fighting near Robotyne.
Structure
As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Assault Battalion
- Tank Battalion "Zakhar"
- Field Artillery Regiment
- Surveillance and Target Acquisition Battery "Khorne Group"
- Aerial Reconnaissance Unit "Falcon Group"
- 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S1 Gvozdika)
- 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (AS-90)
- Rocket Artillery Unit
- Anti-Tank Unit
- Surveillance and Target Acquisition Battery "Khorne Group"
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Signal Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Company
References
- Axe, David. "What, And Where, Is Ukraine's High-Tech Swedish Brigade?". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- "Ukraine Control Map - Google My Maps". Google My Maps. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- Axe, David. "Russian Troops Are Attacking Avdiivka On Foot. Ukrainian Tanks Are Waiting For Them". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889
