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When on 24 February 2022, [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine|Russia invaded Ukraine]], the unit was deployed to the southwestern part of the country near [[Odesa]].<ref name=sof/> As of May, it was still in the Odesa area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch The Ukrainian Army Form A New Brigade With Donated Tanks |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/05/17/watch-the-ukrainian-army-form-a-new-brigade-with-donated-tanks |author=[[David Axe]] |work=Forbes |date=17 May 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022}}</ref> After receiving [[T-72M1]] tanks from Poland and [[YPR-765]] [[Armoured Personnel Carrier|APC]]s from the Netherlands, the brigade was moved from the front into the Ukrainian strategic reserve.<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Visegrád 24 |user=visegrad24 |number= 1530287522873585667|date=May 27, 2022 |title= Thanks to Poland donating 236 modernized T-72 tanks and Netherlands donating YPR-765 APCs, Ukraine has been able to field a new tank brigade.<br>All of Poland is now cheering on Ukraine’s 5th tank brigade to do as much damage as possible during the Battle of the Donbas.|script-title= |trans-title= |language=English |retweet= |location= |access-date= |link= |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |quote= |ref=}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=September 2022|reason=They publish news anonymously, often without sources, its editors are unknown, and yet Visegrad24 is widely quoted by the media, not only in Poland, as it is regarded as a reliable source of news. Meanwhile, this is not necessarily true.[https://oko.press/visegrad24-anonomous-account-mystery-revealed/]}} |
When on 24 February 2022, [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine|Russia invaded Ukraine]], the unit was deployed to the southwestern part of the country near [[Odesa]].<ref name=sof/> As of May, it was still in the Odesa area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch The Ukrainian Army Form A New Brigade With Donated Tanks |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/05/17/watch-the-ukrainian-army-form-a-new-brigade-with-donated-tanks |author=[[David Axe]] |work=Forbes |date=17 May 2022 |access-date=7 June 2022}}</ref> After receiving [[T-72M1]] tanks from Poland and [[YPR-765]] [[Armoured Personnel Carrier|APC]]s from the Netherlands, the brigade was moved from the front into the Ukrainian strategic reserve.<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Visegrád 24 |user=visegrad24 |number= 1530287522873585667|date=May 27, 2022 |title= Thanks to Poland donating 236 modernized T-72 tanks and Netherlands donating YPR-765 APCs, Ukraine has been able to field a new tank brigade.<br>All of Poland is now cheering on Ukraine’s 5th tank brigade to do as much damage as possible during the Battle of the Donbas.|script-title= |trans-title= |language=English |retweet= |location= |access-date= |link= |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |quote= |ref=}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=September 2022|reason=They publish news anonymously, often without sources, its editors are unknown, and yet Visegrad24 is widely quoted by the media, not only in Poland, as it is regarded as a reliable source of news. Meanwhile, this is not necessarily true.[https://oko.press/visegrad24-anonomous-account-mystery-revealed/]}} |
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[[David Axe]] writing for Forbes, suggested that Brigade was inactive in August 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=It Seems Ukraine Is Struggling To Form Tank Brigades |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/08/05/it-seems-ukraine-is-struggling-to-form-tank-brigades |author=[[David Axe]] |work=Forbes |date=5 August 2022 |access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Ukrainian Army Could Form Three New Heavy Brigades With All These Tanks And Fighting Vehicles It's Getting |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/01/17/the-ukrainian-army-could-form-three-new-heavy-brigades-with-all-these-tanks-and-fighting-vehicles-its-getting |author=[[David Axe]] |work=Forbes |date=17 January 2023 |access-date=6 February 2023}}</ref> However, Brigade was mentioned by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his 200 day of war speech on 11 September 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=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 |url=https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ce-zvernennya-hochu-prisvyatiti-tim-hto-muzhno-stoyit-200-dn-77701 |work=www.president.gov.ua |date=11 September 2022 |access-date=6 February 2023}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{cite web |title=It Seems Ukraine Is Struggling To Form Tank Brigades |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/08/05/it-seems-ukraine-is-struggling-to-form-tank-brigades |author=[[David Axe]] |work=Forbes |date=5 August 2022 |access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Ukrainian Army Could Form Three New Heavy Brigades With All These Tanks And Fighting Vehicles It's Getting |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/01/17/the-ukrainian-army-could-form-three-new-heavy-brigades-with-all-these-tanks-and-fighting-vehicles-its-getting |author=[[David Axe]] |work=Forbes |date=17 January 2023 |access-date=6 February 2023}}</ref> However, Brigade was mentioned by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his 200 day of war speech on 11 September 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=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 |url=https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ce-zvernennya-hochu-prisvyatiti-tim-hto-muzhno-stoyit-200-dn-77701 |work=www.president.gov.ua |date=11 September 2022 |access-date=6 February 2023}}</ref> |
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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. |
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Revision as of 05:37, 28 August 2023
| 5th Tank Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Template:Lang-uk | |
 5th Tank Brigade shoulder sleeve patch | |
| Active | 2016 – present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Ground Forces |
| Type | Armoured Forces |
| Role | Armoured |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Operational Command South[1] |
| Equipment | T-72[2][3] |
| Engagements | |
The 5th Tank Brigade (Template:Lang-uk) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[4]
History
Formation
The brigade was formed in 2016, initially equipped with 30 T-72 tanks.[2][4] 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
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.[5] After receiving T-72M1 tanks from Poland and YPR-765 APCs from the Netherlands, the brigade was moved from the front into the Ukrainian strategic reserve.[6][unreliable source?]
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.[7][8] However, Brigade was mentioned by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his 200 day of war speech on 11 September 2022.[9]
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.
Current structure
As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[4][2]
- Brigade's Headquarters
- 1st Tank Battalion
- 2nd Tank Battalion
- 3rd Tank Battalion
- Mechanized Battalion
- Artillery Group
- Headquarters & Target Acquisition Battery
- Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S3 Akatsiya)
- Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S1 Gvozdika)
- Rocket Artillery Battalion (BM-21 Grad)
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Signal Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- CBRN Protection Company
Past commanders
- Coronel Melnyk
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ David Axe (17 May 2022). "Watch The Ukrainian Army Form A New Brigade With Donated Tanks". Forbes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ Visegrád 24 [@visegrad24] (27 May 2022). "Thanks to Poland donating 236 modernized T-72 tanks and Netherlands donating YPR-765 APCs, Ukraine has been able to field a new tank brigade.
All of Poland is now cheering on Ukraine's 5th tank brigade to do as much damage as possible during the Battle of the Donbas" (Tweet) – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ David Axe (5 August 2022). "It Seems Ukraine Is Struggling To Form Tank Brigades". Forbes. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
