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 In early June 2023, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces occupying its territory with a long-term goal of breaching the frontlines. Efforts were made in many directions, primarily ...

. 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 defence) are protective measures taken in situations in which chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear warfare (including terrorism) hazards may be present. CBRN defence consi ...

Protection Company

References

{{Ukrainian Ground Forces Military units and formations of Ukraine in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Military units and formations established in 2023 Mechanized brigades of Ukraine