160th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
| 160th Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 160 окрема механізована бригада | |
| Active | June 25, 2024 – Present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Allegiance | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Operational Command West |
| Garrison/HQ | Starychi, Lviv Oblast |
| Engagements | |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Insignia | |
| Former patch (2024–2025) | |
| Former patch (2024) | |
The 160th Separate Mechanized Brigade (MUN A4977) is a mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces that was formed in 2024.[1]
History
The brigade was formed in the summer of 2024. The formation of the 160th Mechanized Brigade is part of a larger expansion of the Ukrainian Army that plans to form 10 new brigades with their numerical designation in the 160s.[2][3] All of these brigades will be formed from freshly mobilized troops.[4] The brigade was reported to be undergoing training in Poland.[5]
Structure
- Headquarters[1]
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Company
- 3rd Mechanized Company
- Grenade Launcher Platoon
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Mortar Battery
- Anti-Aircraft Platoon
- Communications Platoon
- Medical Platoon
- Support Company
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Company
- 3rd Mechanized Company
- Grenade Launcher Platoon
- Mortar Battery
- Anti-Aircraft Platoon
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Communications Platoon
- Medical Platoon
- Support Company
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Company
- 3rd Mechanized Company
- Grenade Launcher Platoon
- Mortar Battery
- Anti-Aircraft Platoon
- Reconnaissance Platoon
- Communications Platoon
- Medical Platoon
- Support Company
- 1st Rifle Battalion
- Medical Company
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
References
- ^ a b "160th Mechanized Brigade". MilitaryLand.net. 2024-08-26. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ^ "Ukraine plans to create new brigades of Ukrainians abroad".
- ^ "Україна планує формувати кілька бригад за кордоном". August 26, 2024.
- ^ "Anticipating War Through 2025, Ukraine is Standing up New Mechanized Brigades". Forbes.
- ^ "Ukraine forms new mechanized brigades in preparation for 2025 battles — Forbes". english.nv.ua.