117th Mechanized Brigade is a unit of Ukrainian Ground Forces, created in February 2023 on the basis of 10th Separate Rifle Battalion. The unit was formed for the 2023’s Ukrainian summer offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and is part of 10th Army Corps.
At least part of the brigade was trained by NATO forces in Poland.
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Structure
Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignias if available.
Brigade’s Headquarters
The unit includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.
1st Mechanized Battalion
The first linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.
2nd Mechanized Battalion
The second linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.
3rd Assault Battalion
The third assault battalion of the brigade.
Signal Company
The signal company of the brigade.
Tank Battalion
The linear tank battalion of the brigade.
Artillery Group
The group includes HQ, target acquisition unit, two self-propelled artillery battalions, rocket artillery unit and anti-tank unit.
Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
The air defense battalion of the brigade.
Reconnaissance Company
The scouts of the brigade.
Engineer Battalion
The engineers of the brigade.
Logistic Battalion
The logistic battalion of the brigade.
Maintenance Battalion
The repair & restoration battalion of the brigade.
Radar Company
The radar and radiolocation company of the brigade.
Medical Company
The medics of the brigade.
CBRN Protection Company
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence unit.
Equipment
Here you can find all equipment of the unit. All images of vehicles and weapons listed below are taken from the official social media page of the unit.T-64BV
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 3+
BMP-1
Type:
IFV
| Amount: 5+
Cougar
Type:
MRAP
| Amount: 2+
2S1 Gvozdika
Type:
Artillery
| Amount: 5+
AS-90
Type:
SPG
| Amount: 5+