{"id":88356,"date":"2026-08-13T21:33:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T19:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/?p=88356"},"modified":"2026-08-13T21:33:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T19:33:49","slug":"167th-mechanized-brigade-unveils-insignia-and-commander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/news\/167th-mechanized-brigade-unveils-insignia-and-commander\/","title":{"rendered":"167th Mechanized Brigade Unveils Insignia and Commander"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The newly formed <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/167th-mechanized-brigade\/\">167-\u0430 \u043c\u0435\u0445\u0430\u043d\u0456\u0437\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0430 \u0431\u0440\u0438\u0433\u0430\u0434\u0430<\/a> of the Ukrainian Ground Forces has officially unveiled its new insignia, commander and other details as the unit continues its formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In May 2026, <em>MilitaryLand<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/news\/two-new-mechanized-brigades-to-be-formed-despite-shortages\/\">\u043f\u043e\u0432\u0456\u0434\u043e\u043c\u0438\u043b\u0438<\/a> on the formation of several new mechanized brigades during the tenure of former Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. These included the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/50th-mechanized-brigade\/\">50 \u043c\u0435\u0445\u0430\u043d\u0456\u0437\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0430 \u0431\u0440\u0438\u0433\u0430\u0434\u0430<\/a> and the 167th Mechanized Brigade. Other newly formed mechanized brigades have since been revealed, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/55th-mechanized-brigade\/\">55th<\/a> \u0456 <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/76th-mechanized-brigade\/\">76th Mechanized Brigades<\/a>. All remain in the process of formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-militaryland-net wp-block-embed-militaryland-net\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"rByQ4h6OSt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/news\/two-new-mechanized-brigades-to-be-formed-despite-shortages\/\">Two New Mechanized Brigades to Be Formed Despite Shortages<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cTwo New Mechanized Brigades to Be Formed Despite Shortages\u201d \u2014 MilitaryLand.net\" src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/news\/two-new-mechanized-brigades-to-be-formed-despite-shortages\/embed\/#?secret=B3fRkNTRgZ#?secret=rByQ4h6OSt\" data-secret=\"rByQ4h6OSt\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the brigade&#8217;s website, 167.army, numerous vacancies are currently available, including positions in combat units, technical specialties, logistics, provisions and support.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image88356_fe7f5d-23 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image88356_fe7f5d-23\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_43-768x374.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-88361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_43-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_43-400x195.png 400w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_43-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_43-152x74.png 152w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_43-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_43.png 1379w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption><em>Training formation of the 167th Mechanized Brigade, August 2026.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Several brigade servicemen have begun training with unmanned systems units and are scheduled to receive awards during a ceremony on August 12, 2026. This will likely mark the brigade&#8217;s first unit to be deployed to the front line. The ceremony was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1555315832711603\">publicized<\/a> on the brigade&#8217;s Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony also noted the establishment of an <strong>\u0411\u0430\u0442\u0430\u043b\u044c\u0439\u043e\u043d \u0431\u0435\u0437\u043f\u0456\u043b\u043e\u0442\u043d\u0438\u0445 \u0441\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0435\u043c<\/strong> within the brigade&#8217;s structure, suggesting that recruitment and the formation process are progressing. According to the brigade&#8217;s website, recruitment remains open for positions across combat units, technical specialties, logistics and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u0412\u0456\u0434\u0437\u043d\u0430\u043a\u0438<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The brigade&#8217;s official Facebook page also revealed its insignia, which has been redrawn in high quality exclusively for <em>MilitaryLand<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id88356_13885c-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id88356_13885c-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id88356_13885c-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id88356_13885c-5e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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.image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image88356_915555-9c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image88356_915555-9c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade-350x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-86994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade-350x400.webp 350w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade-133x152.webp 133w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade-768x878.webp 768w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade-896x1024.webp 896w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade-1344x1536.webp 1344w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade-1792x2048.webp 1792w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade-11x12.webp 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption><em>Old, unofficial insignia of the 167th Mechanized Brigade, redrawn for MilitaryLand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column88356_c92a48-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column88356_c92a48-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column88356_c92a48-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column88356_c92a48-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column88356_c92a48-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column88356_c92a48-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column88356_c92a48-25{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column88356_c92a48-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column88356_c92a48-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column88356_c92a48-25\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image88356_748e88-2a.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image88356_748e88-2a .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:250px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image88356_748e88-2a.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image88356_748e88-2a .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image88356_748e88-2a figure{max-width:250px;}.kb-image88356_748e88-2a .image-is-svg, .kb-image88356_748e88-2a .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image88356_748e88-2a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image88356_748e88-2a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade_New-350x400.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-88357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade_New-350x400.webp 350w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade_New-133x152.webp 133w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade_New-768x878.webp 768w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade_New-896x1024.webp 896w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade_New-1344x1536.webp 1344w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade_New-1792x2048.webp 1792w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/i_167th_Mechanized_Brigade_New-11x12.webp 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption><em>New, official insignia of the 167th Mechanized Brigade, redrawn for MilitaryLand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The new insignia features a traditional chevron with a blue border and an olive-green field. At its center is a golden lion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the brigade&#8217;s website, the lion represents <strong>courage, dignity and indomitability<\/strong>. It symbolizes those who stand their ground, support their comrades and see things through to the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u041a\u043e\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0438\u0440\u0435!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The brigade is commanded by <strong>Colonel Mykhailo Solyarevich<\/strong>, who previously served as deputy commander of the 68th Airmobile Brigade. His appointment was revealed by a gift certificate obtained by <em>MilitaryLand<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/gift_167mech.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/gift_167mech.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88395\" style=\"width:424px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/gift_167mech.webp 700w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/gift_167mech-291x400.webp 291w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/gift_167mech-111x152.webp 111w, https:\/\/militaryland.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/gift_167mech-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u041e\u0442\u0436\u0435 <a href=\"https:\/\/militaryland.net\/ua\/ukraine\/armed-forces\/167th-mechanized-brigade\/\">167th Mechanized Brigade&#8217;s unit page<\/a> \u0431\u0443\u043b\u043e \u043e\u043d\u043e\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u043e, \u0449\u043e\u0431 \u0432\u0456\u0434\u043e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0437\u0438\u0442\u0438 \u0446\u0456 \u0437\u043c\u0456\u043d\u0438.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The newly formed 167th Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces has officially unveiled its new insignia, commander and other details as the unit continues its formation. 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