| 117th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 117 окремої механізованої бригади | |
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| Active | February 2023 - present |
| Country |
 Ukraine |
| Branch |
 Ukraine Army |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | 10th Operational Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Sumy, Sumy Oblast |
| Engagements |
Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093319205325 |
The 117th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 117 окремої механізованої бригади) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in February 2023 on the basis of 15th Separate Rifle Battalion.
History[]
The brigade is at the stage of formation as of February 2023.[1] It has been involved in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. Specifically in the Melitopol sector.[2][3] On August 17 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Structure[]
As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 117th Separate Mechanized Brigade
- Brigade's Headquarters
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Artillery Group
- Anti-tank Artillery Group
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Signal Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- CBRN Protection Company
References[]
- ↑ "Зеленський: Надихає, коли бачиш українську рішучість і знаєш, що перемога буде" (in uk). https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-ato/3697675-zelenskij-nadihae-koli-bacis-ukrainsku-risucist-i-znaes-so-peremoga-bude.html.
- ↑ https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889
- ↑ Balmforth, Tom (2023-06-19). "Who are the forces involved in Ukraine's counteroffensive?" (in en). Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/who-are-forces-involved-ukraines-counteroffensive-2023-06-19/.
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