3rd Tank Brigade (Ukraine)

The 3rd Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[2] The full name of the unit is 3rd Independent Tank Iron Brigade.

Former shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3rd Tank Brigade
3rd Tank Brigade
Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада
3rd Tank Brigade shoulder sleeve patch
Active2016 – present
Country Ukraine
BranchGround Forces
TypeArmoured Forces
RoleArmoured
SizeBrigade
Garrison/HQYarmolyntsi
MUN А2573
Nickname(s)Iron Brigade
Motto(s)Semper deinceps
EquipmentT-72[1]
Engagements
Battle honoursIron

History

Formation

The brigade was formed in 2016. It was armed with T-72 tanks.[1][2]

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

The brigade spent month leading up to new invasion by Russia, training up their reservists. Units mastered their BMPs, tanks and BM-21 Grad systems.[2] When on 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, the unit was sent to help defend Kyiv. It took part in Battle of Izium (2022).[1]

Current structure

As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:[2]

  • 1st Tank Battalion
  • 2nd Tank Battalion
  • 3rd Tank Battalion
  • Mechanized Battalion
  • Brigade Artillery Group
    • Headquarters & Target Acquisition Battery
    • Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S3 Akatsiya)
    • Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S1 Gvozdika)
    • Rocket Artillery Battalion (BM-21 Grad)
  • Anti-Aircraft Missile Artillery Battalion
  • Logistic Battalion

Past commanders
  • Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Fedorchenko - 2019
  • Colonel Roman Sheremet - 2021 - present

References
  1. "Slovenia Sending Tanks to Ukraine, Ukrainian Tank Brigades on the Roll". SOFRep.com. SOFREP. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  2. David Axe (18 April 2022). "Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They're Already On The Attack". Forbes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
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