68th Jaeger Brigade (Ukraine)

The 68th Jaeger Brigade "Oleksa Dovbush" (Ukrainian: 68-ма окрема єгерська бригада імені Олекси Довбуша) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022.[1]

68th Jaeger Brigade
68-ма окрема єгерська бригада
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
ActiveApril 8, 2022 - Today
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleJaeger
EngagementsBattle of Vuhledar
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/68brigade/
Commanders
Current
commander		Yuri Belyakov

History

The Brigade's units are designed to conduct combat operations in forest and swampy areas, and are staffed by military personnel with experience in combat operations or with civilian activities related to the specifics of the Brigade.[2]

Structure

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

  • 68th Jaeger Infantry Brigade (Mech)
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 1st Mechanized Battalion
    • 2nd Mechanized Battalion
    • 3rd Mechanized Battalion
    • Tank Battalion
    • Artillery Group
      • Regimental HQ and Target Acquisition Battery
    • Anti-Aircraft Defense Artillery Battalion
    • Reconnaissance Company
    • Combat Engineer Battalion
    • Logistic Battalion
    • Signal Company
    • Maintenance Battalion
    • Radar Company
    • Medical Company
    • CBRN Protection Company
    • Brigade Band

References
  1. "New Zealand, Finland reaffirm need for continued international support to Ukraine". Reuters. 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  2. "Factbox: What are Russia and Ukraine's positions on talks to end the war?". Reuters. 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  3. "Inside the war for Ukraine: Scenes from the frontlines | Reuters.com". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
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