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10th Operational Corps
The 10th Operational Corps is a combined arms corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces that oversees nine brigades from elements of several service branches of the AFU. The 10th OC has an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 troops, along with 200 tanks, 700 infantry fighting vehicles and armored trucks. The 10th OC is one of at least two corps in the Ukrainian army, the other being the 9th Strategic Reserve Corps. Unlike its other formations, it is a joint forces unit. Structure As of 2023 the corps' structure is as follows: * 82nd X Army Corps HQ and HQ Battalion *Skala Battalion (UGF) *5th Tank Brigade (Ukraine), 5th Armored Brigade (UGF) *12th Tank Battalion (Ukraine), 12th Armored Battalion (Separate) (UGF) *33rd Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine), 33rd Mechanized Infantry Brigade (UGF) *46th Airmobile Brigade (Ukraine), 46th Airmobile Brigade (UkrAAF) *100th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine), 100th Mechanized Infantry Brigade (UGF) *116th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine), 116th Mechanized Infantry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poltava
Poltava (, ; uk, Полтава ) is a city located on the Vorskla River in central Ukraine. It is the capital city of the Poltava Oblast (province) and of the surrounding Poltava Raion (district) of the oblast. Poltava is administratively incorporated as a city of oblast significance and does not belong to the raion. It has a population of History It is still unknown when Poltava was founded, although the town was not attested before 1174. However, for reasons unknown, municipal authorities chose to celebrate the city's 1100th anniversary in 1999. The settlement is indeed an old one, as archeologists unearthed a Paleolithic dwelling as well as Scythian remains within the city limits. Middle Ages The present name of the city is traditionally connected to the settlement Ltava which is mentioned in the Hypatian Chronicle in 1174. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
46th Airmobile Brigade (Ukraine)
The 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade ( uk, 46-та окрема аеромобільна бригада; 46 ОАеМБр; Military Unit Number A4350) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces formed in 2016, based in Poltava. History The United Kingdom offered the Ukrainian government training on British soil for Ukrainian recruits, and the 46th Air Assault Brigade was one of the selected brigades. Fresh Western supplies, like as Wolfhound MRAPs and Husky TSV tactical vehicles, were also delivered to the brigade. The Brigade was converted from a heavy assault brigade to a light assault brigade. The 46th Airmobile Brigade took part in the Kherson operation after arriving from the United Kingdom. The Brigade no longer uses equipment built in the Soviet Union or Ukraine, such as BTR-3s, BMP-1s, or T-80s. The Brigade from Poltava was dubbed the 46th Airmobile Brigade. The unit also got a new emblem. The unit was an integral part of the defense in Bakhmut and in S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Units And Formations Of Ukraine
A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. It is typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with its members identifiable by their distinct military uniform. It may consist of one or more military branches such as an army, navy, air force, space force, marines, or coast guard. The main task of the military is usually defined as defence of the state and its interests against external armed threats. In broad usage, the terms ''armed forces'' and ''military'' are often treated as synonymous, although in technical usage a distinction is sometimes made in which a country's armed forces may include both its military and other paramilitary forces. There are various forms of irregular military forces, not belonging to a recognized state; though they share many attributes with regular military forces, they are less often referred to as simply ''military''. A nation's military may f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
118th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
The 118th Mechanized Brigade () is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023. History The unit was created for the Ukrainian summer offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in 2023 and is part of 10th Army Corps. At least part of the brigade was trained by NATO forces in Romania. Structure As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows: * 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade, ** Headquarters & Headquarters Company ** 5th Rifle Battalion ** 1st Mechanized Battalion ** 2nd Mechanized Battalion ** 3rd Mechanized Battalion ** Tank Battalion ** Artillery Group ** Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion ** Reconnaissance Company ** Engineer Battalion ** Logistic Battalion ** Maintenance Battalion ** Signal Company ** Radar Company ** Medical Company ** Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Protection Company References Military units and formations of Ukraine in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Mechanized brigades of Ukraine Military units and formations establ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
117th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
The 117th Separate Mechanized Brigade () is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in February 2023 on the basis of 15th Separate Rifle Battalion. History The brigade is at the stage of formation as of February 2023. It has been involved in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive. Specifically in the Melitopol sector. On August 17 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy Structure As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows: * 117th Separate Mechanized Brigade ** Brigade's Headquarters ** 1st Mechanized Battalion ** 2nd Mechanized Battalion ** 3rd Mechanized Battalion ** Tank Battalion ** Artillery Group ** Anti-tank Artillery Group ** Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion ** Reconnaissance Company ** Engineer Battalion ** Logistic Battalion ** Maintenance Battalion ** Signal Company ** Radar Company ** Medical Company ** Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
116th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
The 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade () is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. History The Brigade fought in Huliapole, Robotyne and Avdiivka. On August 17, 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy whilst fighting near Robotyne.https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889 Structure As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows: * 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade ** Headquarters & Headquarters Company ** 1st Mechanized Battalion ** 2nd Mechanized Battalion ** 3rd Assault Battalion ** Tank Battalion "Zakhar" ** Field Artillery Regiment *** Surveillance and Target Acquisition Battery "Khorne Group" **** Aerial Reconnaissance Unit "Falcon Group" *** 1st Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S1 Gvozdika The 2S1 ''Gvozdika'' (russian: link=no, 2С1 «Гвоздика», "Carnation") is a Soviet self-propelled howitzer based on the MT-LBu multi-purpose chassis, mounting a 122&nbs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
100th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
The 100th Separate Mechanized Brigade ( uk, 100 окрема механізована бригада, translit=100 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada), is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed on 27 June 2018. The brigade was also a former territorial defense brigade until being reformed in late March 2024 as a Mechanized Brigade. History Formation In 2018, the brigade, known as the 100th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces ( uk, 100-та окрема бригада територіальної оборони, translit=100-ta okrema bryhada teritorіalʹnoї oboroni), was formed in Volyn Oblast in order to serve as a defense unit for the area. According to the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces (Ukraine), Territorial Defense Forces, it was an important part of the Defense Forces, and helped to defend the country's independence. Reforms It was announced on 30 March 2024, by the brigade's press service, that the brigade was being reorganised under th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
33rd Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
The 33rd Mechanized Brigade () is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces The Ukrainian Ground Forces ( uk, Сухопу́тні військá Збрóйних сил Украї́ни), also known as the Ukrainian Army, are the Army, land forces of Ukraine and one of the five Military branch, branches of the Armed For ... formed in 2016. History The 33rd Mechanized Brigade, which was originally formed in April 2016 as a part of the Ukrainian Reserve Corps, had been demobilized and essentially existed only on paper for a period of time. However, the brigade has been reactivated and is making a comeback. As a symbol of this reactivation, the unit has been given new insignia that features a wolf, which is said to represent the Brigade. Later they received a new insignia that features a sword with a skull on it. Structure As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows: * 33rd Mechanized Brigade, ** Headquarters & Headquarters Company ** 1st Mechanized Battalion ** 2nd Mec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
On 24 February 2022, in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014. The invasion has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths on both sides. It has caused Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II. An estimated 8 million Ukrainians were displaced within their country by late May and 7.8 million fled the country by 8 November 2022, while Russia, within five weeks of the invasion, experienced its greatest emigration since the 1917 October Revolution. Following the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, Ukrainian Revolution, Russia Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, annexed Crimea, and Russian separatist forces in Donbas, Russian-backed paramilitaries seized part of the Donbas region of south-eastern Ukraine, which consists of Luhansk Oblast, Luhansk and Donetsk Oblast, Donetsk oblasts, sparking War in Donbas (2014–2022), a regional war. In March 2021, Russia began Prelude to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, a larg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
12th Tank Battalion (Ukraine)
The 12th Tank Battalion ( uk, 12-й окремий танковий батальйон) is an armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The full name of the unit is 12th Independent Tank Battalion. The Battalion is located in Honcharivske. History Formation Formation of the unit began towards the end of 2017, later during reform of units, planned size of unit was increased. On 12 June 2019, it was announced by Operational Command North that a new tank battalion was being formed in Honcharivske. Stationed in same town as 1st Tank Brigade, it is an Independent Battalion. A recruitment drive was held in Kyiv-Sviatoshyn Raion on 25 June and in Uman Uman ( uk, Умань, ; pl, Humań; yi, אומאַן) is a city located in Cherkasy Oblast in central Ukraine, to the east of Vinnytsia. Located in the historical region of the eastern Podolia, the city rests on the banks of the Umanka River ... on 3 July 2019. Battalion received T-64BM "Bulat" tanks from 1st Tank Brigade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
