The 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Marko Bezruchko (Ukrainian: 110-та окрема механізована бригада імені Марка Безручка) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022.[1] Since then, it has gained prominence for its part in the Battle of Avdiivka, where it fought for almost two years before being ordered to retreat in February of 2024.[2][3]
| 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 110-та окрема механізована бригада | |
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | March 8, 2022 - Today |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | Operational Command North |
| Patron | Marko Bezruchko |
| Equipment | BMP-1, YPR-765, 152 mm SpGH DANA, RM-70 Vampire |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Mykola Chumak |
History
editThe brigade was formed in March 2022, shortly after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Soon after its formation, the brigade was deployed in Avdiivka, and defended the city, as well as the Avdiivka Coke Plant, until it was captured in February of 2024.[4][5][2]
On August 24, 2022, the brigade received the honorary name of Marko Bezruchko, a General of the Ukrainian National Republic who led the defense, against the Russian SFSR offensive, of the Polish city of Zamość in August-September 1920.[6][7]
As the fighting for Avdiivka intensified in October 2023, the brigade successfully repelled multiple Russian assaults, mostly around the AKHZ plant and the village of Stepove, where the 47th Mechanized Brigade was deployed.[8]
In late 2023, soldiers defending Avdiivka started to suffer from a lack of artillery ammunition. FPV drones were able to partially compensate for the lack of artillery shells, but were limited by their range and vulnerability to bad weather.[9] Many observers blamed the lack of ammunition on members of the US Republican Party, who opposed an aid package worth $61 billion proposed by president Joe Biden.[10]
On February 4, 2024, Russian troops took advantage of cloudy weather conditions and broke through the 110th Brigade's positions, gaining a foothold in the northern part of the city. The brigade suffered significant losses, as Russian servicemen captured positions close to the main road in and out of Avdiivka.[10]
On 13 February 2024, the 110th Mechanized Brigade was rotated out of Avdiivka after having defended the city non-stop since March 2022. The 3rd Assault Brigade was deployed to the city to cover the retreat.[3]
The brigade returned to combat in May 2024, two months after being rotated out of Avdiivka.[11]
On 20 May 2024 the Poltava city council renamed a street in its city in honour of the brigade, the Heroes of the 110th Brigade Street.[12]
As of July 2024, the brigade was defending against Russia's Pokrovsk offensive.[13][14]
Structure
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As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:[15]
- 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade,
- Brigade Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- 12th Separate Rifle Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Field Artillery Regiment
Headquarters & Target Acquisition Battery- 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (152 mm SpGH DANA)
- 2nd Artillery Battalion (122-mm howitzer D-30)
- Rocket Artillery Battalion (RM-70 Vampire)
- Anti-Tank Artillery Battalion
- Unmanned Systems Battalion
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Transmissions Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Company
- Maintenance Battalion (BREM-2 ARVs)
- Commandant's Platoon
- Logistics Battalion
References
edit- ^ "Defense forces shoot down enemy aircraft near Avdiivka". www.ukrinform.net. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ a b Axe, David. "To Save Avdiivka, The Ukrainians Could Boost The Battle-Hardened 110th Brigade". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ a b Axe, David. "Ukraine Has Two Specialized Assault Brigades. It Sent One To Avdiivka To Cover The Garrison's Retreat". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ Axe, David. "One Exhausted Ukrainian Brigade In Avdiivka Reportedly Blew Up 200 Russian Vehicles And Killed 800 Russian Troops". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "From The Trenches Of Avdiivka, Ukraine's Hell On Earth - Worldcrunch". worldcrunch.com. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ №606/2022" [DECREE OF THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE No. 606/2022]. Office of the President of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 2022-08-24. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "У Гданську назвали сквер на честь генерала армії УНР" [In Gdansk, the square was named in honor of the UPR army general]. Ukrayinska Pravda (in Ukrainian). 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "US declassifies intel as the White House pushes for more Ukraine funding". Politico. 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ Axe, David. "Russian Artillery Gunners Are Getting Cocky. As Ukraine Runs Out Of Ammo, Russian Guns Gather For Devastating Salvos". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ a b Axe, David. "A Ukrainian Brigade Ran Low On Ammo. That, Plus Some Bad Weather, Was All The Advantage Russian Troops Needed To Breach Avdiivka". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ Олійник, Тетяна; Кириленко, Ольга (2024-05-02). "Після двох місяців відновлення 110 бригада повертається на фронт". Ukrainska Pravda (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "In Zaporizhzhia, a street was renamed in honor of teenage partisans who were killed by the occupiers in Berdyansk". Istorychna Pravda (in Ukrainian). 21 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "A Day After Getting Surrounded Near Prohres, Two Ukrainian Battalions Overruled Their Commander—And Fought Their Way To Safety". Forbes. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/07/23/confused-ukrainian-troops-jam-their-own-drones-as-russian-forces-advance-toward-pokrovsk/
- ^ UkrInform. "Ukrainian Forces Regain Control of More Than 60 Settlements in Kherson Region". Get the Latest Ukraine News Today - KyivPost. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
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