157th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
| 157th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 157-ма окрема механізована бригада | |
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2024[1]–present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Mechanized infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Petro Chub |
| Insignia | |
| Subdued insignia |  |
The 157th Separate Mechanized Brigade[a] is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2024.[1]
History
[edit]Formation
[edit]The brigade was formed after a Ukrainian mobilization law came into force, seeing the draft age being lowered from 27 to 25 and placing penalties for those avoiding conscription.[2][3] This law also saw prisoners being able to join the armed forces.[2]
Structure
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As of July 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 155th Separate Infantry Brigade
- Brigade's Headquarters
- 1st Infantry Battalion
- 2nd Infantry Battalion
- 3rd Infantry Battalion
- 4th Infantry Battalion
- 5th Infantry Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Anti-Tank Company
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Company
- Engineer Company
- Maintenance Company
- Medical Company
See also
[edit]- 155th Infantry Brigade – a newly created infantry unit in the Ukrainian Ground Forces in May 2024, part of the new expansion
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Рівнерада передала різноманітну техніку для новоствореної 155-ої окремої піхотної..." Facebook. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ a b Kullab, Samya; Kozlowska, Joanna (2024-05-18). "Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops". Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Ukraine to create 10 new brigades to prepare for new Russian offensive". Ukrainska Pravda. 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
