| 21st Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 21 окрема механізована бригада | |
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | January 21, 2023 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | Operational Command South |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/21ombr/ |
The 21st Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 21 окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed on January 21, 2023. It primarily operates Ukraine's donated Swedish Equipment.[2]
History[edit]
The Brigade fought in Robotyne, Nevske, Terny, Ploshchanka, Chervnopopivka and Synkivka.[3]
Structure[edit]
As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 21st Mechanized Brigade,
- Brigade's Headquarters
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- 19th Separate Rifle Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Field Artillery Regiment
- Headquarters and Target Acquisition Battery
- Recon Battery
- Observer Battery
- Self-propelled Artillery Battalion
- Rocket Artillery Battalion
- 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[edit]
- ^ https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-counteroffensive-notches-small-gains-after-costly-early-assaults-288c7907?mod=article_inline
- ^ Українські воїни на Бахмутському напрямку приземлили російський літак, Espreso.tv (in Ukrainian), retrieved 2023-03-20
- ^ "Guerra de Ucrania - Día 679". La guerra de Ucrania (in Spanish). 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2024-01-22.