116th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine) explained

Unit Name:	116th Separate Mechanized Brigade
Native Name:	Ukrainian: 116-та окрема механізована бригада
Dates:	January 30, 2023 - present
Country:
Role:	Mechanized Infantry
Command Structure:	10th Operational Corps
Motto:	Vivere est vincere
Battles:	Russo-Ukrainian War 2023 Ukrainian Counteroffensive Battle of Huliaipole Battle of Robotyne Battle of Avdiivka
Website:	https://www.facebook.com/svirsvova73

The 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.^[1]

History

The Brigade fought in Huliapole, Robotyne and Avdiivka.^{[2] [3]}

On August 17, 2023, they were visited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy whilst fighting near Robotyne.^[4]

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)
    • 2nd Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (AS-90)
    • Rocket Artillery Unit
    • Anti-Tank Unit
  • Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
  • Reconnaissance Company
  • Engineer Battalion
  • Logistic Battalion
  • Maintenance Battalion
  • Signal Company
  • Radar Company
  • Medical Company
  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Company

References

1. Web site: Axe . David . What, And Where, Is Ukraine's High-Tech Swedish Brigade? . 2024-02-15 . Forbes . en.
2. Web site: Ukraine Control Map - Google My Maps . 2024-02-15 . Google My Maps.
3. Web site: Axe . David . Russian Troops Are Attacking Avdiivka On Foot. Ukrainian Tanks Are Waiting For Them. . 2024-02-13 . Forbes . en.
4. https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-vidvidav-brigadi-yaki-vedut-nastupalni-di-84889