44th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
44th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
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44 окрема механізована бригада 44 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada | |
Active | 2 March 2023 - present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
Type | Mechanized infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Motto(s) | "Si vis pacem – para bellum" |
Engagements | |
Website | Official Facebook page |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Unknown |
The 44th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 44 окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023.[1]
History
The unit is currently in the stage of formation and is one of the Ukrainian brigades trained in Poland.[2] The brigade has been assigned the military number A4723, and at least one battalion is equipped with Polish-donated BMP-1s.[3] It is also receiving the German-made Leopard 1A5.[4]
Structure
As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:[5]
- 44th 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
- Attack Drone Company "Calyptra"
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Signal Company
- Maintenance Battalion
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Company
References
- ^ Axe, David. "Ukraine's Artillery Did The Most Killing Around Kyiv, Ultimately Saving The City From Russian Occupation". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ "At least 17 soldiers killed in war with Russia since 'back-to-school ceasefire'". Get the Latest Ukraine News Today - KyivPost. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ "READ: Zelensky's Latest Daily Address". Get the Latest Ukraine News Today - KyivPost. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ Axe, David. "The Ukrainian 44th Brigade Is Getting Leopard 1A5 Tanks. But It Better Not Think Of Them As Real Tanks". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ "Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 8, 2023". Critical Threats. Retrieved 2023-05-29.