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The brigade was created at the beginning of March 2022 during the first weeks of the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine|Russian invasion]] in the village of [[Blagodatny]], [[Cherkasy]]. On April 3, its first deployment for a combat mission started in [[Kreminna]], then from May to July the brigade fought in [[Battle of Sievierodonetsk (2022)|Sievierodonetsk]] and [[Battle of Lysychansk|Lysychansk]], Siversk, [[Battle of Marinka (2022–present)|Marinka]] and [[Battle of Avdiivka (2022–present)|Avdiivka]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-20 |title=115 отдельная механизированная бригада (А4053, 115 ОМехБр) |url=https://wartears.org/en/record/178481 |access-date=2023-09-20 |website=wartears.org |language=uk}}</ref><ref name=CNN20220717>{{Cite web |last1=Kesaieva|first1=Julia|last2=Lister|first2=Tim|last3=Tarasova|first3=Darya|last4=Haq|first4=Sana Noor|date=2022-07-17 |title=Bloody battle for control rages in eastern Ukraine as Russia struggles to gain ground in Donetsk |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/17/europe/russia-ukraine-donetsk-battle-for-control-intl/index.html |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> |
The brigade was created at the beginning of March 2022 during the first weeks of the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine|Russian invasion]] in the village of [[Blagodatny]], [[Cherkasy]]. On April 3, its first deployment for a combat mission started in [[Kreminna]], then from May to July the brigade fought in [[Battle of Sievierodonetsk (2022)|Sievierodonetsk]] and [[Battle of Lysychansk|Lysychansk]], Siversk, [[Battle of Marinka (2022–present)|Marinka]] and [[Battle of Avdiivka (2022–present)|Avdiivka]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-20 |title=115 отдельная механизированная бригада (А4053, 115 ОМехБр) |url=https://wartears.org/en/record/178481 |access-date=2023-09-20 |website=wartears.org |language=uk}}</ref><ref name=CNN20220717>{{Cite web |last1=Kesaieva|first1=Julia|last2=Lister|first2=Tim|last3=Tarasova|first3=Darya|last4=Haq|first4=Sana Noor|date=2022-07-17 |title=Bloody battle for control rages in eastern Ukraine as Russia struggles to gain ground in Donetsk |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/17/europe/russia-ukraine-donetsk-battle-for-control-intl/index.html |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> |
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The 115th Mechanised Brigade, had niewly arrived at the small town of Ocheretyne (formerly 3600 inhabitants) in April 2024. Apparently they left their positions without permission, which led to a breakthrough by the Russians within 48 hours. |
The 115th Mechanised Brigade, had niewly arrived at the small town of Ocheretyne (formerly 3600 inhabitants) in April 2024. Apparently they left their positions without permission, which led to a breakthrough by the Russians within 48 hours. |
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Ukrainian media reported on 23rd of April 2024 that the army leadership in |
Ukrainian media reported on 23rd of April 2024 that the army leadership in Kyiv had launched an investigation to find out the reason for the mass exodus. |
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== Structure == |
== Structure == |
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Revision as of 17:34, 23 April 2024
| 115th Mechanized Brigade | |
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| 115-та окрема механізована бригада | |
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| Active | March 1, 2022 - Current |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Mechanized Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Cherkasy Oblast |
| Motto(s) | Born of Fire! |
| Engagements | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/115ombr |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Ihor Ivanov |
The 115th Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 115-та окрема механізована бригада) is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2022.[1]
History
The brigade was created at the beginning of March 2022 during the first weeks of the Russian invasion in the village of Blagodatny, Cherkasy. On April 3, its first deployment for a combat mission started in Kreminna, then from May to July the brigade fought in Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, Siversk, Marinka and Avdiivka.[2][3] The 115th Mechanised Brigade, had niewly arrived at the small town of Ocheretyne (formerly 3600 inhabitants) in April 2024. Apparently they left their positions without permission, which led to a breakthrough by the Russians within 48 hours. Ukrainian media reported on 23rd of April 2024 that the army leadership in Kyiv had launched an investigation to find out the reason for the mass exodus.
Structure
As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:[4]
- 115th Mechanized Brigade, Cherkasy Oblast
- Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 1st Mechanized Battalion
- 2nd Mechanized Battalion
- 3rd Mechanized Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Artillery Battery
- Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battery
- Anti-Tank Artillery Battery
- Artillery Division
- Sniper Platoon
- Reconnaissance Company
- 37th Reserve Company
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Signal Company
- Maintenance Battalion
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense Protection Company (CBRN defense)
References
- ^ "Volodymyr Zelensky: I want to dedicate this address to those who have been bravely standing for 200 days, being the exact reason why Ukraine stands". odessa-journal.com. 2022-09-11. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "115 отдельная механизированная бригада (А4053, 115 ОМехБр)". wartears.org (in Ukrainian). 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ Kesaieva, Julia; Lister, Tim; Tarasova, Darya; Haq, Sana Noor (2022-07-17). "Bloody battle for control rages in eastern Ukraine as Russia struggles to gain ground in Donetsk". CNN. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "115 отдельная механизированная бригада (А4053, 115 ОМехБр)". wartears.org (in Ukrainian). 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
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