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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}}
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{{Infobox military unit
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = 5th Tank Brigade
| unit_name = 5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade<br/><small>(2024 – present)</small>
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5th Tank Brigade<br/><small>(2023 – 2024)</small><br/><small>(2016 – 2022)</small>
| image = 5th Tank Brigade.png
| image = 5th Tank Brigade.png
| image_size = 200px
| image_size = 200px
| caption = 5th Tank Brigade shoulder sleeve patch
| caption = 5th Tank Brigade shoulder sleeve patch
| dates = 2016 – 2022<br> 2023 – present
| dates = 2016 – 2022<br/> 2023 – present
| country = {{flagcountry|Ukraine}}
| country = {{flagcountry|Ukraine}}
| allegiance =
| allegiance =
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| size = [[Brigade]]
| size = [[Brigade]]
| command_structure = [[Operational Command South]]<ref name=unn>{{cite web |title=Масштабні військові навчання відбулись на Херсонщині |url=http://www.unn.com.ua/uk/news/1560824-masshtabni-viyskovi-navchannya-vidbulis-na-khersonschini |author=Ольга Слюсар |language= uk |date=4 April 2016 |work=Українські національні новини |access-date=28 October 2016 |trans-title=Large-scale military exercises took place in the Kherson region |archive-date=29 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029045815/http://www.unn.com.ua/uk/news/1560824-masshtabni-viyskovi-navchannya-vidbulis-na-khersonschini }}</ref>
| command_structure = [[Operational Command South]]<ref name=unn>{{cite web |title=Масштабні військові навчання відбулись на Херсонщині |url=http://www.unn.com.ua/uk/news/1560824-masshtabni-viyskovi-navchannya-vidbulis-na-khersonschini |author=Ольга Слюсар |language= uk |date=4 April 2016 |work=Українські національні новини |access-date=28 October 2016 |trans-title=Large-scale military exercises took place in the Kherson region |archive-date=29 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029045815/http://www.unn.com.ua/uk/news/1560824-masshtabni-viyskovi-navchannya-vidbulis-na-khersonschini }}</ref>
| garrison = [[Kryvyi Rih]]
| garrison = [[Kamianka-Buzka]], [[Lviv Oblast]]
| motto =
| motto =
| march =
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| patron =
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| mascot =
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| equipment = [[T-72]]<ref name=sof>{{cite web |title=Slovenia Sending Tanks to Ukraine, Ukrainian Tank Brigades on the Roll |url=https://sofrep.com/news/slovenia-sending-tanks-to-ukraine-ukrainian-tank-brigades-on-the-roll/ |website=SOFRep.com|publisher=SOFREP |date=23 April 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=T-72s To The Rescue? Ukraine's 5th Tank Brigade Could Roll Into Battle Any Day Now. |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/04/20/ukraines-5th-tank-brigade-could-roll-into-battle-any-day-now/?sh=76b26815197e |author=David Axe |work=Forbes |date=20 April 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022}}</ref> Leopard 1a5s
| equipment = [[T-72]]<ref name=sof>{{cite web |title=Slovenia Sending Tanks to Ukraine, Ukrainian Tank Brigades on the Roll |url=https://sofrep.com/news/slovenia-sending-tanks-to-ukraine-ukrainian-tank-brigades-on-the-roll/ |website=SOFRep.com|publisher=SOFREP |date=23 April 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=T-72s To The Rescue? Ukraine's 5th Tank Brigade Could Roll Into Battle Any Day Now. |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/04/20/ukraines-5th-tank-brigade-could-roll-into-battle-any-day-now/?sh=76b26815197e |author=David Axe |work=Forbes |date=20 April 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022}}</ref><br/>[[Leopard 1|Leopard 1A5]]
| battles = {{tree list}}
| battles = {{tree list}}
*[[War in Donbas (2014–2022)|War in Donbass]]
*[[War in Donbas]]
**[[Russo-Ukrainian War#2015–2022|Joint Forces Operation]]
**[[Russo-Ukrainian War#2015–2022|Joint Forces Operation]]
**[[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine]]
**[[Russian invasion of Ukraine]]
***[[Battle of Davydiv Brid]]
***[[Battle of Davydiv Brid]]
***[[2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive]]<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/15/ukraine-has-formed-a-new-tank-brigade-and-we-finally-know-what-tanks-its-getting/|title=Ukraine Has Formed A New Tank Brigade. And We Finally Know What Tanks It's Getting.|first=David|last=Axe|website=Forbes}}</ref>
***[[2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive]]<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/15/ukraine-has-formed-a-new-tank-brigade-and-we-finally-know-what-tanks-its-getting/|title=Ukraine Has Formed A New Tank Brigade. And We Finally Know What Tanks It's Getting.|first=David|last=Axe|website=Forbes}}</ref>
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| battle_honours =
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| notable_commanders =
| notable_commanders =
| native_name = {{lang-uk|5-та окрема танкова бригада}}
| native_name = {{langx|uk|5-та окрема танкова бригада}}
| current_commander =
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The '''5th Tank Brigade''' ({{lang-uk|5-та окрема танкова бригада}}) is a reserve armored formation of the [[Ukrainian Ground Forces]].<ref name=axe>{{cite web |title=Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They're Already On The Attack. |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/04/18/ukraine-has-mobilized-its-tank-reserves-theyre-already-on-the-attack |author=[[David Axe]] |work=Forbes |date=18 April 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022}}</ref>
The '''5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade'''<ref name=":0" /> ({{langx|uk|5-та окрема танкова бригада}}) is a reserve armored formation of the [[Ukrainian Ground Forces]].<ref name=axe>{{cite web |title=Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They're Already On The Attack. |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/04/18/ukraine-has-mobilized-its-tank-reserves-theyre-already-on-the-attack |author=[[David Axe]] |work=Forbes |date=18 April 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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In March 2023, the brigade has been reactivated and is currently at the stage of formation. In July 2023, the unit received a new insignia and became a part of the [[10th Army Corps]]. It then participated the [[2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive]].<ref name="auto"/>
In March 2023, the brigade has been reactivated and is currently at the stage of formation. In July 2023, the unit received a new insignia and became a part of the [[10th Army Corps]]. It then participated the [[2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive]].<ref name="auto"/>

In late 2024, the brigade has been reformed into 5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-08-17 |title=5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade |url=https://militaryland.net/ukraine/armed-forces/5th-tank-brigade/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=MilitaryLand.net |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Structure ==
== Structure ==
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** Self-propelled Artillery Battalion ([[2S1 Gvozdika]])
** Self-propelled Artillery Battalion ([[2S1 Gvozdika]])
** Rocket Artillery Battalion ([[BM-21 Grad]])
** Rocket Artillery Battalion ([[BM-21 Grad]])
* Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
** Anti-Tank Artillery Battalion
* [[Anti-aircraft warfare|Anti-Aircraft]] Defense Artillery Battalion
* [[Reconnaissance]] Company
* [[Reconnaissance]] Company
* Engineer Battalion
* Combat Engineer Battalion
* Logistic Battalion
* [[Logistics|Logistic]] Battalion
* Maintenance Battalion
* Maintenance Battalion
* [[Signals intelligence|Signal]] Company
* [[Signals intelligence|Signal]] Company
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* Medical Company
* Medical Company
* [[Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear]] Protection Company ([[CBRN defense]])
* [[Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear]] Protection Company ([[CBRN defense]])
* Brigade Band


== Past commanders ==
== Past commanders ==

Latest revision as of 12:43, 5 January 2025

5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade
(2024 – present)
5th Tank Brigade
(2023 – 2024)
(2016 – 2022)
Ukrainian: 5-та окрема танкова бригада
5th Tank Brigade shoulder sleeve patch
Active2016 – 2022
2023 – present
Country Ukraine
BranchGround Forces
TypeArmoured Forces
RoleArmoured
SizeBrigade
Part ofOperational Command South[1]
Garrison/HQKamianka-Buzka, Lviv Oblast
EquipmentT-72[2][3]
Leopard 1A5
Engagements

The 5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade[5] (Ukrainian: 5-та окрема танкова бригада) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[6]

History

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Formation

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The brigade was formed in 2016, initially equipped with 30 T-72 tanks.[2][6] From late March to early April, the brigade took part in large scale exercises of Operational Command South, held in Kherson Oblast. The goal of the exercise was to improve elements of overall defense of the region. At the end of the exercise it was announced, that Brigade will be stationed close to border with occupied Crimea.[1]

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

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When on 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, the unit was deployed to the southwestern part of the country near Odesa.[2] As of May, it was still in the Odesa area.[7]

In February 2022, the brigade was re-created in Kryvyi Rih to reinforce Ukrainian defense. However, due to losses in other armored and mechanized brigades, tanks and manpower were used to replenish already existing units and the brigade ceased to exist again. David Axe writing for Forbes, suggested that Brigade was inactive in August 2022.[8][9] However, Brigade was mentioned by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his 200 day of war speech on 11 September 2022.[10]

In March 2023, the brigade has been reactivated and is currently at the stage of formation. In July 2023, the unit received a new insignia and became a part of the 10th Army Corps. It then participated the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive.[4]

In late 2024, the brigade has been reformed into 5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade.[5]

Structure

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As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[6][2]

Past commanders

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  • Coronel Melnyk

References

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  1. ^ a b Ольга Слюсар (4 April 2016). "Масштабні військові навчання відбулись на Херсонщині" [Large-scale military exercises took place in the Kherson region]. Українські національні новини (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 29 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d "Slovenia Sending Tanks to Ukraine, Ukrainian Tank Brigades on the Roll". SOFRep.com. SOFREP. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  3. ^ David Axe (20 April 2022). "T-72s To The Rescue? Ukraine's 5th Tank Brigade Could Roll Into Battle Any Day Now". Forbes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  4. ^ a b Axe, David. "Ukraine Has Formed A New Tank Brigade. And We Finally Know What Tanks It's Getting". Forbes.
  5. ^ a b "5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade". MilitaryLand.net. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  6. ^ a b c David Axe (18 April 2022). "Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They're Already On The Attack". Forbes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  7. ^ David Axe (17 May 2022). "Watch The Ukrainian Army Form A New Brigade With Donated Tanks". Forbes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  8. ^ David Axe (5 August 2022). "It Seems Ukraine Is Struggling To Form Tank Brigades". Forbes. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  9. ^ David Axe (17 January 2023). "The Ukrainian Army Could Form Three New Heavy Brigades With All These Tanks And Fighting Vehicles It's Getting". Forbes. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  10. ^ "I want to dedicate this address to those who have been bravely standing for 200 days, being the exact reason why Ukraine stands - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy". www.president.gov.ua. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
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