21st Mechanized Brigade is a mechanized Brigade of Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023. The brigade was trained in Sweden and is equipped with Swedish-donated equipment.
Recent News
47th Mechanized Brigade receives Abrams tanks
The original tank battalion of the brigade returns under its command.
The Swedish Brigade received Rosomaks
At least one battalion of 21st Mechanized Brigade got Polish armored personnel carriers.
Recap Deployment Map changes – Week 44
The weekly recap of the latest unit changes on our Deployment map.
Ukraine is forming new brigades
Ukrainian Ground forces continue to grow and form additional brigades to counter the Russian invasion.
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 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.
19th Separate Rifle Battalion
A separate battalion of the brigade, formed in 2022.
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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.
Signal Company
The signal company 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.2022 – today
Stridsvagn 122
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 10
Leopard 2A6
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 2+
CV90
Type:
IFV
| Amount: 10+
KTO Rosomak
Type:
APC
| Amount: 5+
2S1 Gvozdika
Type:
SPH
| Amount: 2+
BM-21 Grad
Type:
MLRS
| Amount: 2+
Equipment Losses
| # | Vehicle Type | Number | Date of Loss | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID_56 | CV9040 | July 29, 2023 | Svatove direction, Luhansk Oblast | |
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