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The brigade is at the stage of formation as of February 18, 2023. The brigade has been involved in the [[2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive]]. 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> |
The brigade is at the stage of formation as of February 18, 2023. The brigade has been involved in the [[2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive]]. 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> |
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Since late 2023, the brigade has been taking part in the [[Battle of Avdiivka (2022–present)|battle of Avdiivka]].<ref>{{Cite web |title= |
Since late 2023, the brigade has been taking part in the [[Battle of Avdiivka (2022–present)|battle of Avdiivka]].<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> |
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== Structure == |
== Structure == |
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Revision as of 19:59, 13 February 2024
| 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
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| 116 окремої механізованої бригади | |
.svg) Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | January 30, 2023 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | 10th Operational Corps |
| Motto(s) | Live to win |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine 2023 Ukrainian Counteroffensive |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/svirsvova73 |
The 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Template:Lang-uk) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed on January 30, 2023, on the basis of the formed on the basis of 10th Separate Rifle Battalion.
History
The brigade is at the stage of formation as of February 18, 2023. The brigade has been involved in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. On August 17, 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.[1]
Since late 2023, the brigade has been taking part in the battle of Avdiivka.[2]
Structure
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
- Signal Company
- Tank Battalion "Zakhar"
- Field Artillery Regiment
- Headquarters and Acquisition Battery "Falcon Group"
- 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion
- 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion
- Rocket Artillery Unit
- Anti-Tank Unit
- Attack Drone Company "Khorne Group"
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Company
