88th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
Appearance
88th Mechanized Brigade | |
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88 окрема механізована бригада | |
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Active | February 15, 2023 - Present |
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Role | Mechanized Infantry |
Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
Website | https://t.me/mechbrigade |
The 88th Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 88 окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023.[1] The brigade posted a page on Facebook in February 2023, and was identified as one of three new brigades formed at that time.[citation needed]
History
[edit]As of March 2023, the brigade is in possession of Humvees.[2]
Structure
[edit]As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[1]
- 88th Mechanized Brigade,
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- Artillery Group
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Signal Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear Protection Company
References
[edit]- ^ a b Axe, David. "Swedish Missiles. Emirati Armored Trucks. The Ukrainian Army's Newest Mechanized Brigade Has A Weird Mix Of Weapons". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
- ^ "88 орема механізована бригада". Telegram. Retrieved 2023-03-23.