153rd Infantry Brigade (Ukraine)
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| 153rd Separate Infantry Brigade | |
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| 153 окрема піхотна бригада 153 okrema pіhotna bryhada | |
.png) Shoulder sleeve insignia[1] | |
| Active | October 2023[2][3] - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Operational Command North[4] |
| Motto(s) | "The Power of the Unconquered" |
| Engagements |
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| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Andriy Sotnichenko[5] |
The 153rd Separate Infantry Brigade (
The 153rd Infantry Brigade was established in October 2023 and was intended to be a mechanized brigade, much like the other units that were announced in the expansion in late 2023.[4] The 153rd Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 153 окрема механізована бригада, romanized: 153 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada) became an infantry brigade on 2 April 2024 due to a shortage of vehicles for the newly created brigades - leading to the Ukrainian command to rethink plans.[6]
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.[4] By 17 October 2023, it was reported that the brigade was in the process of formation.[3]
On 27 December 2023, information on the creation of the 153rd Mechanized Brigade was publicized. Focus.ua reported that the unit receiving its insignia, a sleeve emblem, and a slogan.
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
Reforms
On 2 April 2024, the 153rd Mechanized Brigade's Facebook page changed its name to the 153rd Infantry Brigade, most probably due to the lack and shortage of vehicles in the Ukrainian Ground Forces inventory.[6]
Russo-Ukrainian War
2022 Russian invasion
The 153rd 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.[2][3] It currently has not seen any combat action. The command of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, allegedly presented the new 153rd Mechanized Brigade as a subordinate to the Northern Operational Command.[4]
The unit is currently undergoing training somewhere in Ukraine, with publications to their official Facebook page showing small arms training and other infantry training.
References
- ^ "153 окрема механізована бригада". Facebook. December 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Ukraine Is Forming Five New Mechanized Brigades. Now They Need Vehicles". Forbes. December 7, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Українська армія формує нові бригади". republic.com.ua. October 24, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g ""Ксена-воїн кличе": в ЗСУ з'явилася нова бригада, що відомо (фото, відео)". focus.ua. December 30, 2023.
- ^ "Андрій Сотніченко". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ a b X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/Militarylandnet/status/1775624093267632601. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
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