3rd Tank Brigade explained

Unit Name:3rd Tank Brigade
Dates:2016–present
Country:
Branch:Ground Forces
Type:Armoured Forces
Role:Armoured
Size:Brigade
Garrison:Yarmolyntsi
Motto:Semper deinceps
(Always forward!)
Nickname:Iron Brigade
Battles:
Native Name:Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада<br>3-tya okrema tankova bryhada
Current Commander:Colonel Roman Sheremet

The 3rd Independent Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада|translit=3-tya okrema tankova bryhada) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1]

History

Formation

The brigade was formed in 2016. It was armed with T-72 tanks.[1]

Russo-Ukrainian War

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

On the 24th of February, 2022, at the start of a large-scale invasion when Russia invaded Ukraine, the units of the brigade was sent to help defend Kyiv. They also took part in Battle of Izium and Zaporizhia directions, in Donetsk and Chernihiv region.In September 2022, during the counteroffensive operation in Kharkiv region, the brigade took part in the liberation of the settlements of Bairak, Shchurivka, Nova Husarivka, and the city of Balakliia.

Soldiers of the 3rd Tank Brigade have undergone training in training centers of Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Poland and the Baltic States.

Current structure

As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They’re Already On The Attack. . David Axe . Forbes . 18 April 2022 . 7 June 2022.
  2. Web site: 3rd-Tank-Orbat .

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