152nd Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2024) |
152nd Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
---|---|
152 окрема механізована бригада | |
Active | October 2023 - present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
Type | Mechanized infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Motto(s) | "There shall be no fear in us" |
Engagements |
|
Website | Official Facebook page |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Unknown |
The 152nd Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 152 окрема механізована бригада, romanized: 152 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada) is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The brigade was announced alongside the 150th, 151st, 153rd, and the 154th Mechanized Brigade's in October 2023.
The 152nd Mechanized Brigade's insignia, and creation were officially publicized and revealed in December 2023 in anticipation for a potential Ukrainian
History
Formation
The brigade was announced in mid-October 2023, alongside the creation of five new mechanized brigades as part of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[3] By at least 17 October 2023, it was reported by Republic.com.ua that currently nothing was known about the brigade but was very likely to exist.[4]
On 30 December 2023, information on the creation of the 152nd Mechanized Brigade was publicised. The brigade received its official insignia and motto, as well as a military unit number - A4948.[citation needed] According to several publications made on social media, the brigade is made up of predominantly newly mobilized soldiers[citation needed] and are training alongside experienced officers and non-commissioned officers pulled from existing units.[5] Whether the brigade was formed on the basis of some other already existing units, is currently unknown.[citation needed]
The brigade is reportedly drawing its cadre of experienced officers and
In an article by Forbes it is unclear where the brigade will acquire its equipment and vehicles that would consider itself as a
Russo-Ukrainian War
2022 Russian invasion
The 152nd Mechanized Brigade was reported to be formed in anticipation of a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024, as well as to bolster Ukrainian defenses in eastern Ukraine to relieve depleted units deployed there.[5][4] It currently has not seen any combat action.
Throughout November, and December 2023 - the 153rd Mechanized Brigade publicized photographs that confirmed that infantry training of the unit was in full swing; training recruits that were newly mobilised with the experienced officers and non-commissioned officers it has drawn from existing Ukrainian units. The publications by the unit showcased several photographs of several Ukrainian servicemen in the brigade, undergoing small arms training with Kalashnikov rifles - indicating that this brigade has not yet received any significant small arms from foreign aid but rather relying on weapons and equipment already stockpiled in Ukraine's arsenal.[2] These photographs also have demonstrated the unit performing military exercises in the field.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Отак ми крокуємо до нашої перемоги". Facebook. November 28, 2023.
- ^ a b "зброї". Facebook. December 2, 2023.
- ^ ""Ксена-воїн кличе": в ЗСУ з'явилася нова бригада, що відомо (фото, відео)". focus.ua. December 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Українська армія формує нові бригади". republic.com.ua. October 24, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Ukraine Is Forming Five New Mechanized Brigades. Now They Need Vehicles". Forbes. December 7, 2023.