65th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

The 65th Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 65-та окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022.[1]

65th Mechanized Brigade
65-та окрема механізована бригада
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
ActiveApril 1, 2022 - Today
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleMechanized Infantry
Garrison/HQStarychi, Lviv Oblast
Engagements2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/people/65-окрема-механізована-бригада-ЗСУ/100085694807468/
Commanders
Current
commander		A. Kravets

History

The brigade took part in battles in the Zaporizhzhia direction in December 2022.[2]

Structure

As of 2023, the brigade's structure is as follows:[3]

  • 65th Mechanized Brigade, Starychi, Lviv Oblast
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 1st Mechanized Battalion DaVinci Wolves
    • 2nd Mechanized Battalion
    • 3rd Rifle Battalion
    • Tank Battalion
    • Artillery Group
    • Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
    • Reconnaissance Company
    • Combat Engineer Battalion
    • Logistic Battalion
    • Signal Company
    • Maintenance Battalion
    • Radar Company
    • Medical Company
    • CBRN defense Company

References
  1. Axe, David. "Ukrainian Troops May Be Massing For Their Fourth Counteroffensive. Russian Artillery Is Already Trying To Stop Them". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  2. "Ukrainian soldiers come to Minnesota for prosthetics — and then return to the fight". FOX 9. 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  3. "Russo-Ukraine War - 06 September 2022". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
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