42nd Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
The 42nd Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 42 окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed on April 1 2023.
| 42nd Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 42 окрема механізована бригада | |
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | April 1 2023 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | Operational Command South |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
History
The brigade is at the stage of formation as of April 2023.[1] The brigade has been involved in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive[2]
Structure
As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 43rd Mechanized Brigade,
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Artillery Group
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Signal Company
- Maintenance Battalion
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) Protection Company
References
- Axe, David. "What, And Where, Is Ukraine's High-Tech Swedish Brigade?". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- Axe, David. "Ukraine's 42nd Brigade Has The Best Stryker Fighting Vehicles—And The Worst MT-LB Fighting Vehicles, Too". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
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