159th Mechanized Brigade is an infantry unit of Ukrainian Ground Forces. It was initially created as an infantry brigade, but eventually reformed into a mechanized brigade.

Recent News

159th Infantry Brigade becomes mechanized

October 3, 2024

Another Ukrainian infantry brigade has been reformed into a mechanized unit.

159th Infantry Brigade receives its insignia

May 25, 2024

The brigade from Mykolaiv Oblast is soon to be official.

Right Sector fighters join the 159th Mechanized Brigade

December 10, 2024

A battalion, composed of Ukrainian Volunteer Corps fighters, joins the 159th Mechanized Brigade.

The army forms additional infantry brigades

May 19, 2024

Ukraine’s new mobilization law comes into force.

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.

4th Infantry Battalion

Linear infantry battalion of the brigade.

5th Infantry Battalion

Linear infantry battalion 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.

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

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Equipment Losses

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