| 3rd Tank Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада | |
 3rd Tank Brigade shoulder sleeve patch | |
| Active | 2016 – present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Ground Forces |
| Type | Armoured Forces |
| Role | Armoured |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Yarmolyntsi MUN А2573 |
| Nickname(s) | Iron Brigade |
| Motto(s) | Semper deinceps |
| Equipment | T-72[1] |
| Engagements | |
| Battle honours | Iron |
The 3rd Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[2] The full name of the unit is 3rd Independent Tank Iron Brigade.
History
editFormation
editBrigade was formed in 2016. It was armed with T-72 tanks.[1][2]
Russo-Ukrainian War
edit2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
editBrigade spent month leading up to new invasion by Russia, training up their reservists. Units mastered their BMPs, tanks and [BM-21 Grad]] systems.[2] When on 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, the unit was sent to help defend Kyiv. It took part in Battle of Izium (2022).[1]
Current structure
editAs of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:[2]
- 1st Tank Battalion
- 2nd Tank Battalion
- 3rd Tank Battalion
- Mechanized Battalion
- Brigade Artillery Group
- Headquarters & Target Acquisition Battery
- Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S3 Akatsiya)
- Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S1 Gvozdika)
- Rocket Artillery Battalion (BM-21 Grad)
- Anti-Aircraft Missile Artillery Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
Past commanders
edit- Lieutenant Colonel Volodymyr Fedorchenko - 2019
- Colonel Roman Sheremet - 2021 - present
References
edit- ^ a b c "Slovenia Sending Tanks to Ukraine, Ukrainian Tank Brigades on the Roll". SOFRep.com. SOFREP. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d David Axe (18 April 2022). "Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They're Already On The Attack". Forbes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.