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160th Mechanized Brigade

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160th Mechanized Brigade
160 окрема механізована бригада
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Activesummer 2024 – Present
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
RoleMechanized Infantry
EngagementsRussian Invasion of Ukraine
WebsiteOfficial Facebook page

The 160th Mechanized Brigade is (Ukrainian: 160 окрема механізована бригада) is a mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces that was formed in 2024.

History

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The brigade was formed in the summer of 2024. The formation of the 160th Mechanized Brigade is part of a larger expansion of the Ukrainian Army that plans to form 10 new brigades with their numerical designation in the 160s.[1][2] All of these brigades will be formed from freshly mobilized troops.[3] The brigade was reported to be undergoing training in Poland.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Ukraine plans to create new brigades of Ukrainians abroad".
  2. ^ "Україна планує формувати кілька бригад за кордоном". August 26, 2024.
  3. ^ "Anticipating War Through 2025, Ukraine is Standing up New Mechanized Brigades". Forbes.
  4. ^ "Ukraine forms new mechanized brigades in preparation for 2025 battles — Forbes". english.nv.ua.