160th Mechanized Brigade
| 160th Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 160 окрема механізована бригада | |
| Active | 2024 – Present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Engagements | Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/groups/889625132983524 |
The 160th Mechanized Brigade is (Ukrainian: 160 окрема механізована бригада) is a mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces that was formed in 2024.
History
[edit]The brigade was formed in the summer of 2024. The formation of the 160th Mechanized Brigade is part of a larger expansion of the Ukrainian Army that plans to form 10 new brigades with their numerical designation in the 160s.[1][2] All of these brigades will be formed from freshly mobilized troops.[3] The brigade was reported to be undergoing training in Poland.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ukraine plans to create new brigades of Ukrainians abroad".
- ^ "Україна планує формувати кілька бригад за кордоном". August 26, 2024.
- ^ "Anticipating War Through 2025, Ukraine is Standing up New Mechanized Brigades". Forbes.
- ^ "Ukraine forms new mechanized brigades in preparation for 2025 battles — Forbes". english.nv.ua.
