3rd Tank Brigade (Ukraine)
The 3rd Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[2] The full name of the unit is 3rd Independent Tank Iron Brigade.
Former shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3rd Tank Brigade
| 3rd Tank Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада | |
 3rd Tank Brigade shoulder sleeve patch | |
| Active | 2016 – present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Ground Forces |
| Type | Armoured Forces |
| Role | Armoured |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Yarmolyntsi MUN А2573 |
| Nickname(s) | Iron Brigade |
| Motto(s) | Semper deinceps |
| Equipment | T-72[1] |
| Engagements | |
| Battle honours | Iron |
History
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
On the 24th of February, 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the unit was sent to help defend Kyiv. It also took part in Battle of Izium (2022).[1]
Current structure
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:[2]
- 1st Tank Battalion
- 2nd Tank Battalion
- 3rd Tank Battalion
- Mechanized Battalion
- Brigade Artillery Group
- Headquarters & Target Acquisition Battery
- Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S3 Akatsiya)
- Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S1 Gvozdika)
- Rocket Artillery Battalion (BM-21 Grad)
- Anti-Aircraft Missile Artillery Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
Past commanders
- Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Fedorchenko - 2019
- Colonel Roman Sheremet - 2021 - present
References
- "Slovenia Sending Tanks to Ukraine, Ukrainian Tank Brigades on the Roll". SOFRep.com. SOFREP. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- David Axe (18 April 2022). "Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They're Already On The Attack". Forbes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
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