155th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
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| 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade | |
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| 155 окрема піхотна бригада 155 okrema pіhotna bryhada | |
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2024[1]–present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Operational Command North[2] |
| Garrison/HQ | Rivne Oblast[3] |
| Nickname(s) | Anne of Kyiv |
| Motto(s) | On ne passe pas (They shall not pass) |
| Engagements | |
| Website | Official Facebook page Official Instagram page Official YouTube page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Dmytro Ryumshin |
The 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 155 окрема піхотна бригада, romanized: 155 okrema pіhotna bryhada) is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces established in 2024.[1] It was part of the creation and expansion of nine other brigades in the Ukrainian Ground Forces, announced by its commander Oleksandr Pavliuk, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[4]
The brigade was formed sometime around April to May 2024 and was announced by ITV Rivne. It is undergoing the process of formation to become a fully-fledged and capable unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[3] It was expected that these units will help to defend against a potential Russian offensive in 2024.[4]
As the brigade was largely trained and equipped by France, it bears the nickname "Anne of Kyiv"[5][6] and choose "On ne passe pas" (They shall not pass) as motto.
History
[edit]Formation
[edit]The brigade was formed after a Ukrainian mobilization law came into force, seeing the draft age being lowered from 27 to 25 and placing penalties for those avoiding conscription.[7][4] This law also saw prisoners being able to join the armed forces.[7]
It was reported by Forbes that these 10 new brigades would consist of 2,000 people and that some of these new brigades would be infantry, not mechanized brigades.[4] It was stated by Pavluvik, the commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, that these new brigades could be stationed around Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, for a potential Russian offensive.
The brigade was first acknowledged to have existed on 8 May 2024, when a Ukrainian news outlet in Rivne known as ITV Rivne reported about the forming of a new infantry brigade designated as the 155th Infantry Brigade—the first brigade to come into fruition following the announcement of expanding and creating ten new brigades by Pavluvik. It was reported that Rivne City Council donated various equipment to the newly created brigade in order to meet the certain needs of the soldiers in the unit.[3]
Around 2,300 out 4,500 soldiers have received training in the East of France by September 2024, and the brigade is expected to be deployed by December of the same year. France also fully equipped the brigade, including with armored vehicles and multitask mobile artillery, including 18 CAESAR self-propelled howitzer.[8]
Insignia
[edit]On 27 June 2024, the brigade made an appearance on social media for the first time, the brigade also uploaded its insignia, illustrated as a scorpion with a half black and red background with the brigade's number designation being displayed in the center of the scorpion's head. The insignia was first revealed on 28 June 2024.[9][better source needed]
Russo-Ukrainian War
[edit]Russian invasion of Ukraine
[edit]The 155th Infantry Brigade, much like other brigades including the 159th Infantry Brigade, is expected to play a significant role since its formation, most probably expected to repel a potential Russian offensive in 2024.
The brigade has currently not seen any combat.
Structure
[edit]As of 27 June 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 155th Separate Infantry Brigade
- Brigade’s Headquarters
- 1st Infantry Battalion
- 2nd Infantry Battalion
- 3rd Infantry Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Anti-Tank Company
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Company
- Engineer Company
- Maintenance Company
- Medical Company
See also
[edit]- 159th Infantry Brigade – a newly created infantry unit in the Ukrainian Ground Forces in May 2024, part of the new expansion
- 156th Mechanized Brigade
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Рівнерада передала різноманітну техніку для новоствореної 155-ої окремої піхотної..." Facebook. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Про затвердження військово-адміністративного поділу території України". Офіційний вебпортал парламенту України (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ a b c "Рівнерада передала різноманітну техніку для новоствореної 155-ої окремої піхотної..." Facebook. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b c d "Ukraine to create 10 new brigades to prepare for new Russian offensive". Ukrainska Pravda. 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Exclusive Video Shows Ukrainian Troops Training in France, Macron Visits AFU Troops". Kyiv Post. October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ "Lignes de défense – La brigade n°155 «Anne de Kiev» de l'armée ukrainienne est née en France" (in French). RFI. 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ a b Kullab, Samya; Kozlowska, Joanna (2024-05-18). "Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops". Associated Press News. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Emmanuel Macron visite des soldats ukrainiens formés en France, Volodymyr Zelensky reçu jeudi à Paris" (in French). France 24. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
