154th Mechanized Brigade

Ukrainian Ground Forces unit 154th Mechanized Brigade uk 154-та окрема механізована бригада 154th Mechanized Brigade.png 150 1 November 2023 – present Ukraine Ukraine Ukraine 25px Mechanized Infantry Brigade 25px Operational Command South Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present) Northern Kharkiv Oblast front of the Russo-Ukrainian war Huliaipole offensive Called by War 154.mil.gov.ua 100px|center Former insignia The 154th Mechanized Brigade (uk 154-та окрема механізована бригада 154 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada; A4962) is a unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in November 2023. It was created together with four other brigades in an effort to expand the Ukrainian Ground Forces in response to the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine. History thumb|left|250px|A soldier of the brigade with an RPK light machine gun.The creation of the brigade was announced on 1 November 2023.https://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 The unit was created alongside four other mechanized brigades – 150th, 151st, 152nd, and 153rd – accounting for a five percent expansion of the Ground Forces. It was expected to participate in combat actions in the following year, as well as the anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024.https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/07/ukraine-is-forming-five-new-mechanized-brigades-now-they-need-vehicles/?sh=5037e0292f70 Ukraine Is Forming Five New Mechanized Brigades. Now They Need Vehicles. Forbes December 7, 2023 It was also reported that the 154th Mechanized Brigade could strengthen Ukrainian defenses across the frontline, predominantly in eastern Ukraine, to ensure the relief and rotation for 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 In early 2025, the brigade was operating near Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast.2025-01-22 «Намагаємось утримувати ворога подалі від наших кордонів», - Олександр Щербина, командир 154 ОМБр Український тиждень https://tyzhden.ua/namahaiemos-utrymuvaty-voroha-podali-vid-nashykh-kordoniv-oleksandr-shcherbyna-komandyr-154-ombr/ 2026-06-29 uk Later, the unit was transferred to Zaporizhzhia Oblast to take part in the defense of Huliaipole.2026-06-29 Воював на Харківщині та тримав Гуляйполе: що відомо про загиблого командира 154 ОМБр Кононнікова Fought in Kharkiv region and held Huliaipole: what is known about the deceased commander of the 154th OMBr Kononnikov https://24tv.ua/volodimir-kononnikov-biografiya-komandira-154-ombr-pozivniy-konan_n3096187 2026-06-29 24 Канал uk On 28 June 2026, the Operational Command South reported that the brigade commander, Colonel Volodymyr Kononnikov, was found dead with a gunshot wound.Поліція назвала причину смерті командира 154 омбр https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2026/06/28/8041508/ 2026-06-29 Українська правда uk Equipment thumb|T-62 tank belonging to the brigade. thumb|Repair shop with vehicles of the Brigade. BMP-1 the in foregroundAccording to David Axe from Forbes, the brigade did not receive much in the way of modern fighting vehicles from foreign aid, instead having to rely on western and Soviet vehicles from the early 1960s and 1970s. A video published by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense suggested that the brigade might operate T-62 tanks captured from the Russian forces; however, it isn't clear whether they belong to the brigade or the training grounds.Axe David Ukraine Is Rearming For 2024—With New Brigades And Very Old Tanks Forbes 2023-12-19 https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/19/ukraine-is-rearming-for-2024-with-new-brigades-and-very-old-tanks/?sh=5b64156e2729 2024-05-26Axe David 2024-09-10 Ukraine Has Run Out Of Modern Vehicles For The Brigades It’s Forming https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/09/10/ukraine-has-run-out-of-modern-vehicles-for-the-new-brigades-its-forming/ 2026-06-29 Forbes en As of September 2024, the brigade operates the following vehicles: T-62 – Soviet main battle tank BRDM-2 – Soviet amphibious armored scout car BMP-1 – Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle 2S1 Gvozdika – Soviet self-propelled howitzer VAB – French armoured personnel carrier and support vehicle M-1117 – American armored security vehicle Structure As of October 2023, the structure of the brigade is as follows:June 2026 154th 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 Signal Company Maintenance Battalion Radar Company Medical Company Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear Protection Company References Category:Mechanized brigades of Ukraine Category:Military units and formations established in 2023 Category:Military units and formations of Ukraine in the Russian invasion of Ukraine