24th Mechanized Brigade is a mechanized brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces. It’s a successor of 24th Infantry Division of Soviet Army, which became part of Ukrainian Armed Forces after the collapse of Soviet Union. The brigade participated in peacekeeping missions in Kosovo, Iraq and numerous exercises abroad. In 2014, the unit was involved in liberation of Slovyansk, Kramatorsk and later Lysychansk.
At the start of the Russian full-scale invasion in 2022, the brigade was deployed in the area of Popasna, Zolote and Krymske.
Recent News
Ukrainian reinforcements heading to Donbas
Long awaited rotation of Ukrainian units in Donbas is finally under way.
UNITREP – 24th Mechanized Brigade
UNITREP is our new series focusing on the current status of Ukrainian units. We begin with the Royal Brigade.
Rotation of troops in September 2019
Most likely the last rotation of the year 2019 happened in Joint Forces Operation Zone. Soldiers of three Ukrainian brigades have been replaced by their colleagues.
Operation Report 2019 – Week #29
Operation Report is a summary of what happened in Joint Forces Operation Zone (previously known as Anti-Terrorist Operation zone or ATO) during the last week.
Operation Report 2019 – Week #28
Operation Report is a summary of what happened in Joint Forces Operation Zone (previously known as Anti-Terrorist Operation zone or ATO) during the last week.
Structure
Brigade’s Headquarters
The unit includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.
1st Mechanized Battalion
First assault battalion was one of the first units that were deployed to Eastern Ukraine in 2014. They later participated in the battle of Greorgievka.
2nd Mechanized Battalion
The unit was deployed to the border with Russia in 2014 and later to Bahmutka Highway.
3rd Mechanized Battalion
Former 3rd Territorial Defense Battalion Volya. The battalion was reformed in the fall 2014 and assigned to 24th Mechanized Brigade.
Tank Battalion
Tank battalion of the brigade equipped with T-72AV tanks.
Artillery Group
Brigade artillery group equipped with 2S1 and 2S3 self-propelled artillery vehicles.
Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
The air defense battalion of the brigade.
Reconnaissance Company
Brigade scouts. The unit is equipped with BRDM-2s.
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.
Uniforms
MM-14
The camouflage was officially adopted as standard camouflage of Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2014. The semi-arad, with the addition of digital pattern, works well in Ukrainian nature.
Multicam
Locally made Multicam uniform is a cheap and popular variant for soldiers in Ukraine. The camouflage is designed for usage in various environments.
Vehicles
T-72AV
Type:
MBT
| Amount:
13
T-72AMT
Type:
MBT
| Amount:
2
T-72M1V
Type:
MBT
| Amount:
3
T-72B3M
Type:
MBT
| Amount:
1
BMP-2
Type:
IFV
| Amount:
38
BVP M-80A
Type:
IFV
| Amount:
MT-LB
Type:
APC
| Amount:
17
BRDM-2
Type:
LAV
| Amount:
2
9K35 Strela-10
Type:
Anti-Aircraft
| Amount:
12
2K22 Tunguska
Type:
Anti-Aircraft
| Amount:
8+
BM-21 Grad
Type:
Artillery
| Amount:
18
2S1 Gvozdika
Type:
Artillery
| Amount:
18
2S3 Akatsiya
Type:
Artillery
| Amount:
18
Losses
For Equipment losses, please visit dedicated page at: https://militaryland.net/vendor/24th-mechanized-brigade/
