| 150th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 150 окрема механізована бригада 150 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada | |
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 10 October 2023 [1] [2] - present |
| Country | 
Ukraine |
| Branch | 
Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Mechanized infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Operational Command West [3] |
| Garrison/HQ | Volyn Oblast |
| Motto(s) | "Steel Infantry" |
| Engagements | |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Unknown |
The 150th Separate Mechanized Brigade ( Ukrainian: 150 окрема механізована бригада, romanized: 150 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada) [4] is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. [1] The brigade was announced alongside the 151st, 152nd, 153rd and the 154th Mechanized Brigades in October 2023. [1] [2]
History
The 150th Mechanized Brigade was formed on 10 October 2023. Like the 151st, 152nd, 153rd and 154th mechanized brigades, the unit is expected to participate in combat actions in the following year, as well as the anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024. [5] According to the Daily Kos, they may be equipped with American surplus armour in the future. [6]
Structure
As of January 23rd, 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 150th Separate 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
- CBRN Protection Company
References
- ^ a b c "Ukraine Is Forming Five New Mechanized Brigades. Now They Need Vehicles". Forbes. December 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "Українська армія формує нові бригади". republic.com.ua. October 24, 2023.
- ^ ""Ксена-воїн кличе": в ЗСУ з'явилася нова бригада, що відомо (фото, відео)". focus.ua. December 30, 2023.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ Axe, David. "Ukraine Is Forming Five New Mechanized Brigades. Now They Need Vehicles". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Ukraine Update: The Ukrainian Army is expanding—they need American surplus armor". Daily Kos. Retrieved 2024-01-30.