144th Infantry Brigade (Ukraine)

144th Infantry Brigade
144 Окрема Піхотна Бригада
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Active2023 – present
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleInfantry
Part ofOperational Command South
EngagementsRussian Invasion of Ukraine
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/144opbr

The 144th Infantry Brigade (Ukrainian: 144 Окрема Піхотна Бригада) is a unit of the Ground Forces of Ukraine formed in 2023, originally as a Reserve Rifle Brigade. Later in 2023, it was reformed into an infantry brigade.[citation needed][1] In August 2024, it was reported that the brigade had recruited disabled people including those with epilepsy.[2]

Structure

As of 11 December 2023 the brigade's known structure is as follows:

  • 144th Infantry Brigade
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 408th Infantry Battalion
    • 409th Infantry Battalion (military unit A4818)
    • 410th Infantry Battalion (military unit A4828)
    • 469th Infantry Battalion (military unit A4982)
    • 472nd Infantry Battalion (military unit A4989)

References

  1. ^ "Їдуть на один з найгарячіших напрямків: "Українська команда" забезпечила 144 бригаду дронами". 24 Канал. November 29, 2023.
  2. ^ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/captured-soldier-reveals-ukraine-drafting-disabled-and-elderly-troops/ar-AA1oiWzK?ocid=Peregrine