14th Tank Brigade (Ukraine)

The 14th Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 14-та окрема танкова бригада) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.

14th Tank Brigade
Ukrainian: 14-та окрема танкова бригада
Active2015 – present
Country Ukraine
BranchGround Forces
TypeArmoured Forces
RoleArmoured
SizeBrigade
EquipmentT-64BV

History

Formation

The brigade was formed in 2015. On 28 December 2015, brigade held readiness exercise and was ready for service.[1]

David Axe writing for Forbes, suggested that Brigade was inactive in August 2022.[2][3] The brigade was also not mentioned by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his 200 day of war speech.[4]

References

  1. "Новостворена танкова бригада склала іспит на полігоні «ШИРОКИЙ ЛАН»" [The newly created tank brigade passed the exam at the "SHYROKY LAN" training ground]. mil.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  2. David Axe (5 August 2022). "It Seems Ukraine Is Struggling To Form Tank Brigades". Forbes. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  3. David Axe (17 January 2023). "The Ukrainian Army Could Form Three New Heavy Brigades With All These Tanks And Fighting Vehicles It's Getting". Forbes. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  4. "I want to dedicate this address to those who have been bravely standing for 200 days, being the exact reason why Ukraine stands - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy". www.president.gov.ua. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
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