151st Mechanized Brigade

Ukrainian Ground Forces unit December 2023 151st Mechanized Brigade uk 151 окрема механізована бригада151 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada File:151st Mechanised Brigade Insignia - First Variant.png 250 Shoulder sleeve insigniahttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122120789642098228&set=pb.61552946846401.-2207520000&type=3 Brigade insignia Facebook December 26, 2023 August 29, 2023 – present Ukraine Ukraine 25px Mechanized Infantry Brigade Operational Command Easthttps://focus.ua/uk/voennye-novosti/616153-ksena-vojin-kliche-v-zsu-z-yavilasya-nova-brigada-shcho-vidomo-foto-video "Ксена-воїн кличе": в ЗСУ з'явилася нова бригада, що відомо (фото, відео) focus.ua December 30, 2023 Dnipro, Dnipro Oblast "The Future is Ours" Russo-Ukrainian war Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine campaign Pokrovsk offensive Official Facebook page Vadym Samoilenko uk Самойленко Вадим Петрович 200px Field Insignia The 151st Mechanized Brigade (uk 151 окрема механізована бригада 151 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada), is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023. It was part of the creation of four other brigades to expand the Ukrainian Ground Forces in response to the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine and is expected to participate in a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024. History Formation thumb|left|280px|Soldier of the brigade undergoing small arms practice. The brigade was announced in mid-October 2023, alongside the creation of five new mechanized brigades as part of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, accounting for a five percent expansion of the Ground Forces.Axe David Ukraine Is Forming Five New Mechanized Brigades. Now They Need Vehicles. Forbes 2023-12-07 https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/07/ukraine-is-forming-five-new-mechanized-brigades-now-they-need-vehicles/?sh=65db2e3d2f70 2024-05-20 The brigade reportedly drew its cadre of experienced officers and non-commissioned officers from existing brigades that have already served on the frontline in Ukraine. It was also mentioned that the brigade's strength will be filled with 2,000 new recruits. The brigade's purpose was expected to help participate in a Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024, or possibly against a Russian offensive. According to Forbes, it is unclear where the brigade will receive its equipment that makes them a mechanized brigade; rather than a glorified infantry or motorized brigade. It was noted that the new brigades may not receive new, modern vehicles but would have to make do with old, vulnerable, Soviet-era equipment. Insignia In October 2023, the insignia for the brigade was finally publicised alongside other information such as the motto and the brigade's official creation. The brigade insignia features a shield with a blue border, and a triangular shape inserted in the center of the insignia splitting off two small corners of the shield into a subdued green. The upper left corner of the insignia contains an eight-pointed star in a golden colour, the right corner displaying a golden crescent. The center of the insignia shows a saber and an arrow. According to the brigade, the colours of the shield represent the colour "steppe", belonging to the colours of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The star and crescent in a golden colour relate to the solar symbolism of the Cossack, the heirs of which are "modern warriors". The reverse-up blue tip in the center of the insignia represents the main strike on the military map, a symbol of striving for the top and victories; with the blue representing the colour for mechanized troops. The saber and arrow are elements of the coats of arm of Kodak Palanka, the historical administrative-territorial unit of the Zaporozhye Army, they are also present on the city of Dnipro's coat of arms.Facebook Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122125977080098228&set=pb.61552946846401.-2207520000&type=3 2024-08-26 Equipment Small arms Alongside other brigades created alongside it, the brigade uses many small arms. The brigade has been seen to use mainly the Kalashnikov rifle series, specifically the AKM which has been seen with various attachments such as red dot sights, magnifiers, improved butt stocks, and better hand guards equipped with picatinny rails to improve modularity for the user. Furthermore, PBS-1 suppressors have been seen in use by the brigade itself.By 151 окрема механізована бригадаFacebook Facebook https://www.facebook.com/151OMBr/videos/1029021628916615 2024-08-26 As of August 2024, the brigade utilizes the following small arms: AKM – Soviet/Russian assault rifle Colt Canada C7 and C8 – Canadian made assault rifle Vehicles In media published by the brigade, several Soviet-era vehicles such as the BMP-2 have been spotted, seeing small usage within the brigade.«Важко в навчанні – легко в бою». Цей відомий вислів може слугувати девізом раннього етапу служби бійців 151 ОМБр. Всі вони неодмінно проходять курс... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/151OMBr/videos/7534135999954341 2024-08-26Facebook Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122097390176098228&set=pb.61552946846401.-2207520000&type=3 2024-08-26 The unit is known to have at least a single 2S1 Gvozdika in service, being seen in December 2023.151 окрема механізована бригада Facebook https://www.facebook.com/151OMBr/posts/pfbid02oWgjX1tU7RSAYdcTzJvZNkbTWULSzkWZFpLoMgsE2YZALXh2ym7j2a5w4wQpaJyBl 2024-08-26 The brigade also have been seen using American made Humvee vehicles, seen during combat operations by the brigade on the outskirts of Hrodivka in August 2024. As of August 2024, the brigade operates the following vehicles: Humvee – American high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle BMP-2 – Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle 2S1 Gvozdika – Soviet self-propelled howitzer vehicle Russo-Ukrainian War Russian invasion of Ukraine thumb|280px|The brigade in combat operations on the outskirts of Hrodivka, 21 August 2024. The brigade was reported to be formed in anticipation of a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024, as well as to bolster Ukrainian defenses in eastern Ukraine to relieve depleted units deployed there.https://republic.com.ua/article/ukra%D1%97nska-armiya-formu%D1%94-novi-brigadi-2.html Українська армія формує нові бригади republic.com.ua October 24, 2023 The brigade had been known to have been deployed somewhere in eastern Ukraine by at least 23 July 2024, where it showcased footage of FPV drone attacks against Russian infantry in entrenched positions.Піт артилериста та погляд безпілотника. Давно відомо, що піт артилериста рятує кров піхотинця. Адже чим краще і влучніше працюють гармаші, тим менше... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/151OMBr/videos/470081665665454 2024-08-26 Pokrovsk offensive In mid to late August 2024, the brigade had publicized material indicating that it had been deployed towards the Hrodivka direction in eastern Ukraine, participating in the actions to combat the Russian Pokrovsk offensive. The brigade on 20 August 2024 published a video showing drone footage of houses on fire with Russian troops inside, alongside Russian equipment being destroyed.Пілоти 151 ОМБр Сухопутні війська ЗС України вдень та вночі випалюють вороже стерво з української землі. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/151OMBr/videos/1211157619925940/ 2024-08-26 The brigade on 21 August 2024 uploaded more footage of an American made Humvee belonging to the brigade, assaulting a tree line accompanied by drone support against Russian infantry on the outskirts of Hrodivka.На війні "таксі" не тільки підкине до "місця роботи", а ще й заспокоє галасливих сусідів. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/151OMBr/videos/782393050776293 2024-08-26 Structure As of October 2023, the brigade's structure is as follows:December 2023 151st Mechanized Brigade Brigade's Headquarters 1st Mechanized Battalion 2nd Mechanized Battalion 3rd Mechanized Battalion Tank Battalion Reconnaissance Company Artillery Group Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion Engineer Battalion Logistic Battalion Maintenance Battalion Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear Protection Company Medical Company Radar Company Signal Company References Category:Military units and formations of Ukraine in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Category:Military units and formations established in 2023 Category:Mechanized brigades of Ukraine