33rd Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
| 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 33-тя окрема механізована бригада | |
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | April 1, 2016 - Today |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/33OMBr |
The 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade (Template:Lang-uk) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2016.[1]
History
The 33rd Mechanized Brigade, which was originally formed in April 2016 as a part of the Ukrainian Reserve Corps, had been demobilized and essentially existed only on paper for a period of time.[2] However, the brigade has been reactivated and is making a comeback.[3] As a symbol of this reactivation, the unit has been given new insignia that features a wolf, which is said to represent the Brigade.[1]
Structure
As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[2]
- 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade,
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Artillery Group
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Signal Company
- Maintenance Battalion
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- CBRN Protection Company
References
- ^ a b "Новостворена бригада ЗСУ завершує вишкіл на Рівненщині — 5 канал". web.archive.org. 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ a b "прапори шеврони 33-тя окрема механізована бригада 33 ОМБр". kapterka.com.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ "Новостворена бригада ЗСУ завершує вишкіл на Рівненщині". http://www.5.ua/. 4 квітня 2016.
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