The 158th Separate Infantry Brigade (Ukrainian: 158 окрема піхотна бригада, romanized: 158 okrema pіhotna bryhada), is an infantry brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces that was formed in 2024.
| 158th Separate Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 158 окрема піхотна бригада 158 okrema pіhotna bryhada | |
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2024- present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Engagements | |
History
editThe Brigade was formed in 2024 after a Ukrainian mobilization law came into force, seeing the draft age being lowered from 27 to 25 and placing penalties for those avoiding conscription.[1][2] The Brigade was created as an infantry brigade due to the lack of armored vehicles in the Ukrainian army.[3]
References
edit- ^ https://kyivindependent.com/commander-ukraine-to-create-10-new-brigades-to-defend-kyiv-among-other-settlements/
- ^ Kullab, Samya; Kozlowska, Joanna (2024-05-18). "Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops". AP News. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/05/21/ukraine-is-mobilizing-tens-of-thousands-of-new-troops-they-need-a-lot-more-armored-vehicles/