| 117th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 117 окремої механізованої бригади | |
 | |
| Active | February 2023 - present |
| Country | 
Ukraine |
| Branch | 
Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | 10th Operational Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Sumy, Sumy Oblast |
| Engagements |
Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093319205325 |
The 117th Separate Mechanized Brigade ( Ukrainian: 117 окремої механізованої бригади) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in February 2023 on the basis of 15th Separate Rifle Battalion.
History
The brigade is at the stage of formation as of February 2023. [1] It has been involved in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. Specifically in the Melitopol sector. [2] [3] On August 17 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Structure
As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 117th Separate Mechanized Brigade
- Brigade's Headquarters
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Artillery Group
- Anti-tank Artillery Group
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Signal Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence Protection Company
References
- ^ "Зеленський: Надихає, коли бачиш українську рішучість і знаєш, що перемога буде". www.ukrinform.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889
- ^ Balmforth, Tom (2023-06-19). "Who are the forces involved in Ukraine's counteroffensive?". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
| 117th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 117 окремої механізованої бригади | |
|
| |
| Active | February 2023 - present |
| Country |
Ukraine |
| Branch |
Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | 10th Operational Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Sumy, Sumy Oblast |
| Engagements |
Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093319205325 |
The 117th Separate Mechanized Brigade ( Ukrainian: 117 окремої механізованої бригади) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in February 2023 on the basis of 15th Separate Rifle Battalion.
History
The brigade is at the stage of formation as of February 2023. [1] It has been involved in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. Specifically in the Melitopol sector. [2] [3] On August 17 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Structure
As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 117th Separate Mechanized Brigade
- Brigade's Headquarters
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Artillery Group
- Anti-tank Artillery Group
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Signal Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence Protection Company
References
- ^ "Зеленський: Надихає, коли бачиш українську рішучість і знаєш, що перемога буде". www.ukrinform.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889
- ^ Balmforth, Tom (2023-06-19). "Who are the forces involved in Ukraine's counteroffensive?". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-09-25.