| 23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 23 окрема механізована бригада | |
 Brigade insignia | |
| Active | 18 February 2023 – present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized infantry |
| Part of | Operational Command East |
| Garrison/HQ | Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast |
| Engagements | |
The 23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 23 окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[2]
History[edit]
The brigade is at the stage of formation as of February 18, 2023.[3] It participated in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive where it captured a Russian BMP-2 and an AK-12 assault rifle.[4] The Brigade is currently involved in the Battle of Ocheretyne.[5]
Structure[edit]
As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:[6]
- 23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- Artillery Group
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Aerial Reconnaissance Unit "Clear Eyes"
- Attack Drone Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Signal Company
- Maintenance Battalion
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Company
References[edit]
- ^ https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1666854121129881605
- ^ "Фонд "Повернись живим" накупив зв'язку для чотирьох бригад на 23 млн". novynarnia.com (in Ukrainian). 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ ""Одна з найтяжчих битв": Зеленський - про ситуацію на Донбасі". ТСН.ua (in Ukrainian). 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ^ https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1666854121129881605
- ^ Axe, David. "The Russians Are Rushing Reinforcements Into Their Ocheretyne Breakthrough. For The Ukrainians, The Situation Is Desperate". Forbes.
- ^ "Бійці 53 бригади Володимира Мономаха показали, як збили російський Мі-8 (відео)". LB.ua. Retrieved 2023-04-26.