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5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade
The 5th Heavy Mechanized Brigade () is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. History Formation The brigade was formed in 2016, initially equipped with 30 T-72 tanks. From late March to early April, the brigade took part in large scale exercises of Operational Command South, held in Kherson Oblast. The goal of the exercise was to improve elements of overall defense of the region. At the end of the exercise it was announced that the brigade would be stationed close to the border with Russian-controlled Crimea. 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine When on 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, the unit was deployed to the southwestern part of the country near Odesa. As of May, it was still in the Odesa area. In February 2022, the brigade was re-created in Kryvyi Rih to reinforce Ukrainian defense. However, due to heavy losses in other armored and mechanized brigades, tanks and manpower were used to replenish already existing units and the brigade ceased to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armoured Forces (Ukraine)
The Armoured Troops () are the armored corps of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, the main striking force of ground troops. They are used primarily in conjunction with mechanized forces in key areas and perform the following tasks: * in defense - support of mechanized troops in repelling the enemy attack and developing counterattacks; * in the attack - the application of powerful strokes to dissect enemy lines in greater depth, development of success, and defeat the enemy in counter-battles and battles. Duties and tasks The basis of the Armoured Forces are the armored brigades and armored battalions of the infantry brigades (mechanized, assault mechanized, light infantry, rifle infantry and mountain), which have great resistance to the striking factors of both conventional and nuclear weapons, firepower, high mobility and maneuverability. They are able to make the most complete use of the results of fire (nuclear) damage to the enemy and in a short time to achieve the final goals of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
