88th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

The 88th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 88 окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023.[1] The brigade posted a page on Facebook in February 2023, and was identified as one of three new brigades formed at that time.[2]

88th Separate Mechanized Brigade
88 окрема механізована бригада
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
ActiveFebruary 15, 2023 - Today
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleMechanized Infantry
EngagementsRusso-Ukrainian War
Websitehttps://t.me/mechbrigade

History

As of March 2023, the brigade is in possession of Humvees.[3]

Structure

As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[1]

  • 88th Separate Mechanized Brigade,
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 1st Mechanized Battalion
    • 2nd Mechanized Battalion
    • 3rd Mechanized Battalion
    • Artillery Group
    • Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
    • Reconnaissance Company
    • Engineer Battalion
    • Logistic Battalion
    • Maintenance Battalion
    • Signal Company
    • Radar Company
    • Medical Company
    • CBRN Protection Company

References
  1. Axe, David. "Swedish Missiles. Emirati Armored Trucks. The Ukrainian Army's Newest Mechanized Brigade Has A Weird Mix Of Weapons". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  2. Jerome (2023-02-21). "Ground Forces continue to expand". MilitaryLand.net. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  3. "88 орема механізована бригада". Telegram. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
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