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| 156th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 156-та окрема механізована бригада | |
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Mechanized infantry |
| Size | 2,000 |
| Engagements | |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
The 156th Separate Mechanized Brigade is a component of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.
History
According to David Axe, as of October 2024, the 156th Brigade was one of fourteen 2,000-man brigades that had recently been formed by the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Most of these brigades, including the 156th, were formed as infantry brigades, but by October 2024, Ukrainian officials had announced the 156th would be upgraded to a mechanized brigade.
Structure
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As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 156th Separate Mechanized Brigade
- Brigade's Headquarters
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- 4th Infantry Battalion
- 5th Infantry Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Artillery Group
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- CBRN Protection Company
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
References
- Axe, David (28 October 2024). "Desperate To Reinforce A Buckling Front Line, Ukraine Is Scouring The Planet For Hundreds Of Spare Tanks And Fighting Vehicles". Forbes. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
Notes
- Ukrainian: 156-та окрема механізована бригада
