100th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
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100-та окрема механізована бригада | |
Active | 27 June 2018 – Today |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
Role | Mechanized Infantry |
Part of | Regional Administration West |
Garrison/HQ | Volyn Oblast |
Engagements |
Russo-Ukrainian War
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Website | |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Col. Ruslan Tkachuk |
The 100th Separate Mechanized Brigade ( Ukrainian: 100-та окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2018. [1]
The brigade was formed on 27 June 2018 as the 100th territorial defense brigade in Volyn Oblast. [2]
In July 2022 Brigade was building fortifications on the northern border with Belarus. [3] On 28 July 2023, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy awarded " For Courage and Bravery" to the Brigade. It was the first unit of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine to receive the award. [4] On 30 March 2024, the brigade was reformed, and 100th Mechanized Brigade was formed on its basis. [5]