Ukrainian Ground Forces unit
Military unit
The 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 116-та окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1]
History
The Brigade fought in Huliapole, Robotyne and Avdiivka.[2][3]
On August 17, 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy whilst fighting near Robotyne.[4]
Structure
As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Assault Battalion
- Tank Battalion "Zakhar"
- Field Artillery Regiment
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Maintenance Battalion
- Signal Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Company
References
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- Pivnich: (Sumy, Chernihiv, Kiyv, Volyn)
- Khortytsia: (Kharkiv, Lyman, Soledar, Chasiv Yar)
- Tavria: (Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Kryvyi Rih)
- Odesa: (Kherson, Dunay, Vinnitsia)
- Aleksandriya: (Kakhovka, Primorye)
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Engineering |
- Operational Support
- Maintenance
- Pontoon bridge
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Rifle | |
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1Unless stated otherwise, the brigade is mechanized.
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