88th Mechanized Brigade
88 окрема механізована бригада
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ActiveFebruary 15, 2023 - Present
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleMechanized Infantry
EngagementsRusso-Ukrainian War
Websitehttps://t.me/mechbrigade

The 88th Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 88 окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023.[1] The brigade posted a page on Facebook in February 2023, and was identified as one of three new brigades formed at that time.

History

As of March 2023, the brigade is in possession of Humvees.[2]

Structure

As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[1]

  • 88th Mechanized Brigade,
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 1st Mechanized Battalion
    • 2nd Mechanized Battalion
    • 3rd Mechanized Battalion
    • Artillery Group
    • Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
    • Reconnaissance Company
    • Engineer Battalion
    • Logistic Battalion
    • Maintenance Battalion
    • Signal Company
    • Radar Company
    • Medical Company
    • Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear Protection Company

References

  1. 1 2 Axe, David. "Swedish Missiles. Emirati Armored Trucks. The Ukrainian Army's Newest Mechanized Brigade Has A Weird Mix Of Weapons". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  2. ↑ "88 орема механізована бригада". Telegram. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
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