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| battles = [[Russo-Ukrainian War]] |
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* [[2023 Ukrainian Counteroffensive]] |
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** [[Battle of Huliaipole]] |
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** [[Battle of Robotyne]] |
** [[Battle of Robotyne]] |
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* [[Battle of Avdiivka (2022–present)|Battle of Avdiivka]] |
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The '''116th Separate Mechanized Brigade''' ({{ |
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> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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*** [[Surveillance and target acquisition|Surveillance and Target Acquisition]] Battery "Khorne Group" |
*** [[Surveillance and target acquisition|Surveillance and Target Acquisition]] Battery "Khorne Group" |
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**** [[Aerial reconnaissance|Aerial Reconnaissance]] Unit "Falcon Group" |
**** [[Aerial reconnaissance|Aerial Reconnaissance]] Unit "Falcon Group" |
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*** 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion |
*** 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion ([[2S1 Gvozdika]]) |
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*** 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion |
*** 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion ([[AS-90]]) |
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*** Rocket Artillery Unit |
*** Rocket Artillery Unit |
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*** Anti-Tank Unit |
*** Anti-Tank Unit |
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Latest revision as of 12:43, 5 November 2024
| 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
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| 116-та окрема механізована бригада | |
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| Active | January 30, 2023 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | 10th Operational Corps |
| Motto(s) | Vivere est vincere |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Website | https://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
[edit]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
[edit]As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Assault Battalion
- Tank Battalion "Zakhar"
- Field Artillery Regiment
- Surveillance and Target Acquisition Battery "Khorne Group"
- Aerial Reconnaissance Unit "Falcon Group"
- 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S1 Gvozdika)
- 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (AS-90)
- Rocket Artillery Unit
- Anti-Tank Unit
- Surveillance and Target Acquisition Battery "Khorne Group"
- 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]- ^ Axe, David. "What, And Where, Is Ukraine's High-Tech Swedish Brigade?". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Ukraine Control Map - Google My Maps". Google My Maps. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Axe, David. "Russian Troops Are Attacking Avdiivka On Foot. Ukrainian Tanks Are Waiting For Them". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889
