116th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

The 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 116-та окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1]

116th Separate Mechanized Brigade
116-та окрема механізована бригада
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
ActiveJanuary 30, 2023 - present
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleMechanized Infantry
Part of10th Operational Corps
Motto(s)Vivere est vincere
EngagementsRusso-Ukrainian War
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/svirsvova73

History

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The Brigade fought in Huliapole, Robotyne and Avdiivka.[2][3]

On August 17, 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy whilst fighting near Robotyne.[4]

Structure

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As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:

  • 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade

References

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  1. ^ Axe, David. "What, And Where, Is Ukraine's High-Tech Swedish Brigade?". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  2. ^ "Ukraine Control Map - Google My Maps". Google My Maps. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  3. ^ Axe, David. "Russian Troops Are Attacking Avdiivka On Foot. Ukrainian Tanks Are Waiting For Them". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  4. ^ https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889