14th Tank Brigade | |
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Ukrainian: 14-та окрема танкова бригада | |
Active | 2015 – 2019 |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ground Forces |
Type | Armoured Forces |
Role | Armoured |
Size | Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Odesa Oblast |
Equipment | T-64BV |
The 14th Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 14-та окрема танкова бригада) was a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The unit participated in numerous of exercises, mainly near the occupied Crimea, but didn’t take part in any hostilities in the east.
History
Formation
The brigade was formed in 2015. On 28 December 2015, brigade held readiness exercise and was ready for service.
David Axe, writing for Forbes, suggested that the brigade was inactive in August 2022. The brigade was also not mentioned by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his speech on the 200th day of the war.
Gallery
References
- "Новостворена танкова бригада склала іспит на полігоні «ШИРОКИЙ ЛАН»" [The newly created tank brigade passed the exam at the "SHYROKY LAN" training ground]. mil.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- David Axe (5 August 2022). "It Seems Ukraine Is Struggling To Form Tank Brigades". Forbes. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- David Axe (17 January 2023). "The Ukrainian Army Could Form Three New Heavy Brigades With All These Tanks And Fighting Vehicles It's Getting". Forbes. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- "I want to dedicate this address to those who have been bravely standing for 200 days, being the exact reason why Ukraine stands - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy". www.president.gov.ua. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.