3rd Tank Brigade
Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада
3rd Tank Brigade shoulder sleeve patch
Active2016 – present
Country Ukraine
BranchGround Forces
TypeArmoured Forces
RoleArmoured
SizeBrigade
Garrison/HQYarmolyntsi
MUN А2573
Nickname(s)Iron Brigade
Motto(s)Semper deinceps
EquipmentT-72
Engagements
Battle honoursIron

The 3rd Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1] The full name of the unit is 3rd Independent Tank Iron Brigade.

Former shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3rd Tank Brigade

History

Formation

Member of the brigade with a rare T-84

The brigade was formed in 2016. It was armed with T-72 tanks.[1]

Russo-Ukrainian War

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

On the 24th of February, 2022, at the start of a large-scale invasion when Russia invaded Ukraine, the units of the brigade was sent to help defend Kyiv. They also took part in Battle of Izium and Zaporizhia directions, in Donetsk and Chernihiv region.[citation needed] In September 2022, during the counteroffensive operation in Kharkiv region, the brigade took part in the liberation of the settlements of Bairak, Shchurivka, Nova Husarivka, and the city of Balakliia.

Soldiers of the 3rd Tank Brigade have undergone training in training centers of Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Poland and the Baltic States.

Current structure

Source:[2]

As of 2024 the brigade's structure is as follows:

Past commanders

References

  1. ^ a b David Axe (18 April 2022). "Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They're Already On The Attack". Forbes. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  2. ^ "3rd-Tank-Orbat".
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