153rd Mechanized Brigade is a mechanized unit of Ukrainian Ground Forces, formed in the Autumn of 2023. The core of the brigade was built up around Nazariy Kishak’s group from 72nd Mechanized Brigade. In April 2024, due to lack of vehicles for mechanized units, the brigade was reformed as 153rd Infantry Brigade, and reestablished as mechanized brigade in June 2024.

Recent News

153rd Brigade is mechanized again
June 26, 2024

The change to infantry brigade was short-lived, back to being mechanized.

153rd Mechanized Brigade is no longer mechanized
April 3, 2024

The lack of vehicles forced Ukrainian command to back down from the original plans.

24th Brigade forms Kharakternyky Battalion
July 10, 2024

The army accepts first inmates who volunteered to defend Ukraine.

Ukrainian Army is forming new brigades
October 17, 2023

Website Recap – April 2024
May 3, 2024

Structure

Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignia 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 Mechanized Battalion

The third linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.

1st Rifle Battalion

Linear rifle battalion of the brigade, formed after the Russian full-scale invasion.

2nd Rifle Battalion

Linear rifle battalion of the brigade, formed after the Russian full-scale invasion.

Shkval Company

Penal company consisting of convicts mobilized for military service.

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.

Drone Battalion

The battalion of unmanned strike aerial systems.

Reconnaissance Company

The scouts of the brigade.

Engineer Battalion

The engineers of the brigade.

CBRN Protection Company

Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence unit.

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.

Signal Company

The signal company of the brigade.

Equipment

Here, you can view the complete list of the unit’s equipment. All images of the vehicles and weapons below are sourced from the unit’s official social media page.

Current equipment

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BRDM-2

Type:

RECON

| Amount: 1+

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Stryker

Type:

APC

| Amount: 1+

Equipment Losses

We currently don’t have information about the unit’s equipment casualties. Please check back later.

First variant, 2023

Second variant, 2024

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This page was last edited on December 31, 2024