33rd Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

The 33rd Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 33-тя окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2016.[1]

33rd Mechanized Brigade
33-тя окрема механізована бригада
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
ActiveApril 1, 2016 - Today
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleMechanized Infantry
EngagementsRusso-Ukrainian War
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/33OMBr

History

The 33rd Mechanized Brigade, which was originally formed in April 2016 as a part of the Ukrainian Reserve Corps, had been demobilized and essentially existed only on paper for a period of time.[2] However, the brigade has been reactivated and is making a comeback.[3] As a symbol of this reactivation, the unit has been given new insignia that features a wolf, which is said to represent the Brigade.[1]

Structure

As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[2]

  • 33rd 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
    • CBRN Protection Company

References
  1. "Новостворена бригада ЗСУ завершує вишкіл на Рівненщині — 5 канал". web.archive.org. 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  2. "прапори шеврони 33-тя окрема механізована бригада 33 ОМБр". kapterka.com.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  3. "Новостворена бригада ЗСУ завершує вишкіл на Рівненщині". 5.ua. 4 April 2016.
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