62nd Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
| 62nd Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 62-га механізована бригада | |
Insignia of the brigade | |
| Active | 1 December 2000–2004 2014–December 2022 Prior to September 2023[1]–Late 2023 |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Brigade |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Size | 1,500-5,000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Berdychiv, Zhytomyr Oblast |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt. Col. Oleksandr Moroz |
| Insignia | |
| Former sleeve patch (2000–05) | |
| Former insignia (2000–05) | |
| Former sleeve patch (2005–10) | |
| Former insignia (2005–10) | |
| Former sleeve patch (2010–15) | |
| Former insignia (2010–15) | |
The 62nd Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 62-га окрема механізована бригада) was a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[2]
History
Originally derived from the 119th Training Center in Berdychiv, Zhytomyr Oblast, the 62nd Mechanized Brigade was a mechanized formation of the Ground Forces that was established in December 2000.[3] The brigade was abolished in 2004 after army reforms, and its artillery group served as the basis for the 26th Artillery Brigade's first battalion.[3]
Reestablished in 2014 in reaction to the War in Donbas, the 62nd Mechanized Brigade was fully operational by 2015.[3] The unit was almost finished with its formation by July 2017.[3] The professionalism and experience of the brigade's soldiers were commended by NATO observers who were present throughout the drills.[2] Nevertheless, the brigade was later demobilized and merely existed on paper for unclear reasons.[3]
The brigade was revived alongside other 60-series brigades in January 2022 in response to the fear of a renewed Russian invasion; however, its advancement was not as rapid as that of other reserve forces.[3] Parts of the brigade were sent to Bakhmut by the end of 2022.[3] The brigade was never completely reconstituted, and its soldiers were transferred to other formations as a result of the high fatalities incurred during the fierce battle there.[2]
The 62nd Mechanized Brigade was decommissioned in 2022.[2]
According to Business Insider, the Brigade participated in combat actions near Kupyansk in September 2023 during the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive.[4] According to militaryland.net, a website which categorizes Ukrainian units that have participated in the Russo-Ukrainian War, the brigade was disbanded again in 2023.[5]
Structure
As of 2022, the brigade's structure was as following:[2]
- 62nd 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
- ^ "Ukraine was right to abandon Western tactics and instead attack Russian defenses in small teams, analysts say". Business Insider. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "62nd Mechanized Brigade". MilitaryLand.net. 2022-12-28. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Short-lived existence of 62nd Mechanized Brigade". MilitaryLand.net. 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "Ukraine was right to abandon Western tactics and instead attack Russian defenses in small teams, analysts say". Business Insider. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
A soldier from 62nd Brigade of Ukrainian Army in a trench in Kupyansk, northeastern Ukraine, on September 22, 2023
- ^ "62nd Mechanized Brigade". MilitaryLand. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
As of 2023, the 62nd Mechanized Brigade has been disbanded.