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| command_structure = [[10th Operational Corps]]
| command_structure = [[10th Operational Corps]]
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| motto = Live to win
| motto = Vivere est vincere
| battles = [[Russo-Ukrainian War]]
| battles = [[Russo-Ukrainian War]]
* [[2023 Ukrainian Counteroffensive]]
* [[2023 Ukrainian Counteroffensive]]
** [[Battle of Huliapole]]
** [[Battle of Huliaipole]]
** [[Battle of Robotyne]]
** [[Battle of Robotyne]]
* [[Battle of Avdiivka (2022–present)|Battle of Avdiivka]]
* [[Battle of Avdiivka (2022–present)|Battle of Avdiivka]]
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The '''116th Separate Mechanized Brigade''' ({{Lang-uk|116 окремої механізованої бригади}}) is a brigade of the [[Ukrainian Ground Forces]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Axe |first=David |title=What, And Where, Is Ukraine's High-Tech Swedish Brigade? |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/07/04/what-and-where-is-ukraines-high-tech-swedish-brigade/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref>
The '''116th Separate Mechanized Brigade''' ({{Langx|uk|116-та окрема механізована бригада}}) is a brigade of the [[Ukrainian Ground Forces]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Axe |first=David |title=What, And Where, Is Ukraine's High-Tech Swedish Brigade? |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/07/04/what-and-where-is-ukraines-high-tech-swedish-brigade/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The Brigade fought in [[Huliaipole|Huliapole]], [[Robotyne]] and [[Avdiivka]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ukraine Control Map - Google My Maps |url=https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=180u1IkUjtjpdJWnIC0AxTKSiqK4G6Pez&ll=48.164112829581214,37.74698534982805&z=13 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Google My Maps}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Axe |first=David |title=Russian Troops Are Attacking Avdiivka On Foot. Ukrainian Tanks Are Waiting For Them. |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/08/russian-troops-are-attacking-avdiivka-on-foot-ukrainian-tanks-are-waiting-for-them/ |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref>
The Brigade fought in [[Huliaipole|Huliapole]], [[Robotyne]] and [[Avdiivka]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ukraine Control Map - Google My Maps |url=https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=180u1IkUjtjpdJWnIC0AxTKSiqK4G6Pez&ll=48.164112829581214,37.74698534982805&z=13 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Google My Maps}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Axe |first=David |title=Russian Troops Are Attacking Avdiivka On Foot. Ukrainian Tanks Are Waiting For Them. |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/08/russian-troops-are-attacking-avdiivka-on-foot-ukrainian-tanks-are-waiting-for-them/ |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref>


On August 17, 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy]].<ref>https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889</ref>
On August 17, 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy]] whilst fighting near Robotyne.<ref>https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889</ref>


== Structure ==
== Structure ==
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** 2nd Mechanized Battalion
** 2nd Mechanized Battalion
** 3rd Assault Battalion
** 3rd Assault Battalion
⚫
** Signal Company
** Tank Battalion "Zakhar"
** Tank Battalion "Zakhar"
** Field Artillery Regiment
** Field Artillery Regiment
*** Headquarters and Acquisition Battery "Falcon Group"
*** [[Surveillance and target acquisition|Surveillance and Target Acquisition]] Battery "Khorne Group"
**** [[Aerial reconnaissance|Aerial Reconnaissance]] Unit "Falcon Group"
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*** 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion
*** 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion
*** 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion ([[2S1 Gvozdika]])
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*** 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion ([[AS-90]])
*** Rocket Artillery Unit
*** Rocket Artillery Unit
*** Anti-Tank Unit
*** Anti-Tank Unit
** [[Unmanned combat aerial vehicle|Attack Drone]] Company "Khorne Group"
** Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
** Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
** Reconnaissance Company
** Reconnaissance Company
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** Logistic Battalion
** Logistic Battalion
** Maintenance Battalion
** Maintenance Battalion
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** Signal Company
** Radar Company
** Radar Company
** Medical Company
** Medical Company

Latest revision as of 12:43, 5 November 2024

116th Separate Mechanized Brigade
116-та окрема механізована бригада
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
ActiveJanuary 30, 2023 - present
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleMechanized Infantry
Part of10th Operational Corps
Motto(s)Vivere est vincere
EngagementsRusso-Ukrainian War
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/svirsvova73

The 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 116-та окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1]

History

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The Brigade fought in Huliapole, Robotyne and Avdiivka.[2][3]

On August 17, 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy whilst fighting near Robotyne.[4]

Structure

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As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:

  • 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade

References

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  1. ^ Axe, David. "What, And Where, Is Ukraine's High-Tech Swedish Brigade?". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  2. ^ "Ukraine Control Map - Google My Maps". Google My Maps. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  3. ^ Axe, David. "Russian Troops Are Attacking Avdiivka On Foot. Ukrainian Tanks Are Waiting For Them". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  4. ^ https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889
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