157th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

157th Separate Mechanized Brigade
157-ма окрема механізована бригада
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Active2024[1]–present
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
TypeMechanized infantry
SizeBrigade
Engagements
Commanders
Current
commander		Col. Petro Chub
Insignia
Subdued insignia

The 157th Separate Mechanized Brigade[a] is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2024.[1]

History

Formation

The brigade was formed after a Ukrainian mobilization law came into force, seeing the draft age being lowered from 27 to 25 and placing penalties for those avoiding conscription.[2][3] This law also saw prisoners being able to join the armed forces.[2]

Structure

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

  • 157th Separate Infantry Brigade
    • Brigade's Headquarters
    • 1st Infantry Battalion
    • 2nd Infantry Battalion
    • 3rd Infantry Battalion
    • 4th Infantry Battalion
    • 5th Infantry Battalion
    • Reconnaissance Company
    • Anti-Tank Company
    • Anti-Aircraft Defense Company
    • Engineer Company
    • Maintenance Company
    • Medical Company

See also

  • 155th Infantry Brigade – a newly created infantry unit in the Ukrainian Ground Forces in May 2024, part of the new expansion

References

  1. ^ a b "Рівнерада передала різноманітну техніку для новоствореної 155-ої окремої піхотної..." Facebook. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  2. ^ a b Kullab, Samya; Kozlowska, Joanna (2024-05-18). "Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops". Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  3. ^ "Ukraine to create 10 new brigades to prepare for new Russian offensive". Ukrainska Pravda. 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2024-05-25.

Notes

  1. ^ Ukrainian: 157-ма окрема механізована бригада