44th Separate Mechanized Brigade
44 окрема механізована бригада
44 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada
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Active2 March 2023 - present
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
TypeMechanized infantry
SizeBrigade
Motto(s)"Si vis pacem – para bellum"
Engagements
WebsiteOfficial Facebook page
Commanders
Current
commander		Unknown

The 44th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 44 окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023.[1]

History

The unit is currently in the stage of formation and is one of the Ukrainian brigades trained in Poland.[2] The brigade has been assigned the military number A4723, and at least one battalion is equipped with Polish-donated BMP-1s.[3] It is also receiving the German-made Leopard 1A5.[4]

Structure

As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:[5]

References

  1. ^ Axe, David. "Ukraine's Artillery Did The Most Killing Around Kyiv, Ultimately Saving The City From Russian Occupation". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  2. ^ "At least 17 soldiers killed in war with Russia since 'back-to-school ceasefire'". Get the Latest Ukraine News Today - KyivPost. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  3. ^ "READ: Zelensky's Latest Daily Address". Get the Latest Ukraine News Today - KyivPost. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  4. ^ Axe, David. "The Ukrainian 44th Brigade Is Getting Leopard 1A5 Tanks. But It Better Not Think Of Them As Real Tanks". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  5. ^ "Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 8, 2023". Critical Threats. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
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