3rd Tank Brigade | |
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Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада | |
Active | 2016 – present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ground Forces |
Type | Armoured Forces |
Role | Armoured |
Size | Brigade |
Garrison/HQ |
Yarmolyntsi MUN А2573 |
Nickname(s) | Iron Brigade |
Motto(s) | Semper deinceps |
Equipment | T-72 |
Engagements | |
Battle honours | Iron |
The 3rd Tank Brigade ( Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. [1] The full name of the unit is 3rd Independent Tank Iron Brigade.
The brigade was formed in 2016. It was armed with T-72 tanks. [1]
On the 24th of February, 2022, at the start of a large-scale invasion when Russia invaded Ukraine, the units of the brigade was sent to help defend Kyiv. They also took part in Battle of Izium and Zaporizhia directions, in Donetsk and Chernihiv region.[ citation needed] In September 2022, during the counteroffensive operation in Kharkiv region, the brigade took part in the liberation of the settlements of Bairak, Shchurivka, Nova Husarivka, and the city of Balakliia.
Soldiers of the 3rd Tank Brigade have undergone training in training centers of Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Poland and the Baltic States.
Source: [2]
As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows:
3rd Tank Brigade | |
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Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада | |
Active | 2016 – present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ground Forces |
Type | Armoured Forces |
Role | Armoured |
Size | Brigade |
Garrison/HQ |
Yarmolyntsi MUN А2573 |
Nickname(s) | Iron Brigade |
Motto(s) | Semper deinceps |
Equipment | T-72 |
Engagements | |
Battle honours | Iron |
The 3rd Tank Brigade ( Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. [1] The full name of the unit is 3rd Independent Tank Iron Brigade.
The brigade was formed in 2016. It was armed with T-72 tanks. [1]
On the 24th of February, 2022, at the start of a large-scale invasion when Russia invaded Ukraine, the units of the brigade was sent to help defend Kyiv. They also took part in Battle of Izium and Zaporizhia directions, in Donetsk and Chernihiv region.[ citation needed] In September 2022, during the counteroffensive operation in Kharkiv region, the brigade took part in the liberation of the settlements of Bairak, Shchurivka, Nova Husarivka, and the city of Balakliia.
Soldiers of the 3rd Tank Brigade have undergone training in training centers of Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Poland and the Baltic States.
Source: [2]
As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows: