The 118th Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 118-та окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023.[1]

History

The unit was created for the Ukrainian summer offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in 2023 and is part of 10th Army Corps.[1] At least part of the brigade was trained by NATO forces in Romania.[2] In lead up to the counteroffensive the Brigade would be equipped with M109A6 155mm self-propelled howitzers.[3]

The 118th Mechanized Brigade has helped to develop new drone technology. In October of 2024 in the southern area of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast droner operators successfully tested a new quadcopter on advancing Russian soldiers.[4]

In December of 2024, battalion and company commanders of 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss training and use of drones of mobilzed soldiers.[5][6]

Structure

As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows:

  • 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade,
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 5th Rifle Battalion
    • 1st Mechanized Battalion
    • 2nd Mechanized Battalion
    • 3rd Mechanized Battalion
    • Tank Battalion
    • Artillery Group
    • Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
    • Reconnaissance Company
    • Engineer Battalion
    • Logistic Battalion
    • Maintenance Battalion
    • Signal Company
    • Radar Company
    • Medical Company
    • Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Protection Company

References

  1. ^ a b "118th Separate Mechanized Brigade : Mechanized Brigades". Armedconflicts.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  2. ^ "З метою підтримки наших мужніх та незламних ЗСУ!". shp-gromada.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  3. ^ office_zzam (2023-05-03). "US delivers M109A6 155mm self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine's 118th M". armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  4. ^ Axe, David. "Ukrainian Army Spotted A Lone Russian & Tested A Deadly Drone On Him". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  5. ^ "In the Zaporizhzhia Region, the President Discussed Changes in Training for Mobilized Soldiers and Drone Supply with Battalion and Company Commanders — Official website of the President of Ukraine". Official website of the President of Ukraine. Archived from the original on 2024-12-21. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  6. ^ reports, Staff (2024-12-13). "Zelenskyy visits city of Zaporizhzhia near front line in Ukraine war". rv-times. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/118th_Mechanized_Brigade_(Ukraine)
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