154th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
154th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
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154 окрема механізована бригада | |
Active | October 2023[1][2] - present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
Type | Mechanized infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | Operational Command South[3] |
Engagements | |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/154ombr |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Col. Oleksandr Shcherbina |
The 154th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 154 окрема механізована бригада, romanized: 154 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada) is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1] The brigade was announced alongside the 150th, 151st, 152nd, and 153rd Mechanized Brigades in October 2023. [1][2]
History
The 154th Mechanized Brigade was formed in October 2023. Like the 150th, 151st, 152nd, and 153rd Mechanized Brigades, the unit is expected to participate in combat actions in the following year, as well as the anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024.[4] An article by Forbes stated that it was unclear what vehicles the brigade might operate. But a video that the Ukrainian defense ministry posted on 12 December 2023 hints that the 154th Mechanized Brigade will be operating older T-62 tanks.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Ukraine Is Forming Five New Mechanized Brigades. Now They Need Vehicles". Forbes. December 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "Українська армія формує нові бригади". republic.com.ua. October 24, 2023.
- ^ ""Ксена-воїн кличе": в ЗСУ з'явилася нова бригада, що відомо (фото, відео)". focus.ua. December 30, 2023.
- ^ Axe, David. "Ukraine Is Forming Five New Mechanized Brigades. Now They Need Vehicles". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ Axe, David. "Ukraine Is Rearming For 2024—With New Brigades And Very Old Tanks". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-01-30.