23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
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23 окрема механізована бригада | |
Active | 18 February 2023 – present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
Role | Mechanized infantry |
Part of | Operational Command East |
Garrison/HQ | Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast |
Engagements |
The 23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade ( Ukrainian: 23 окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [2]
The brigade is at the stage of formation as of February 18, 2023. [3] It participated in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive where it captured a Russian BMP-2 and an AK-12 assault rifle. [4] The Brigade is currently involved in the Battle of Ocheretyne. [5]
As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows: [6]