Last update on: May 25, 2023
Active:
November 1, 2022 – Today
Unit number:
A4638
Garrsion:
Kyiv
Branch:
Ground Forces of Ukraine
Size:
Brigade
Commander:
n/a
Submission:
Operational Command North
Role:
Mechanized Infantry
Motto:
n/a
3rd Assault Brigade is a unit of Ukrainian Ground Forces formed on March 9, 2022, on the basis of territorial defense unit Azov.
Recent News
Azov-Dnipro becomes part of Ground Forces
The well known 98th Battalion of 108th Territorial Defense Brigade is no longer part of the Territorial Defense Forces.
A new Assault Brigade was formed in the Army
Ukrainian Command continues to cooperate with volunteer formations and nationalist organizations to create elite units.
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 Assault Battalion
First assault battalion of the 3rd Assault Brigade, led by a former commander of Kyiv’s branch of Centuria.
2nd Assault Battalion
The second assault battalion of the brigade.
1st Mechanized Battalion
Formed in February 2022 as 98th Territorial Defense Battalion Azov-Dnipro. Reformed in late 2022 as 1st Mechanized Battalion of 3rd Assault Brigade.
2nd Mechanized Battalion
The second linear mechanized 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.
Terra Unit
Air Reconnaissance unit of the brigade, formed in 2022 by volunteers.
Hornet Unit
Reconnaissance and strike unit Hornet of 3rd Assault Brigade.
Reconnaissance Company
The scouts of the brigade.
Engineer Battalion
The engineers of the brigade.
Logistic Battalion
The logistic battalion of the brigade.
Signal Company
The signal company 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.
Uniforms
All images of uniforms listed below are taken from the official social media page of the unit.
Multicam
Locally made Multicam uniform is a cheap and popular variant for soldiers in Ukraine. The camouflage is designed for usage in various environments.
MM-14
The camouflage was officially adopted as standard camouflage of Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2014. The semi-arid, with the addition of digital pattern, works well in Ukrainian nature.
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-90A
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 2+
T-72M
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 5+
YPR-765
Type:
APC
| Amount: 10+
M113
Type:
APC
| Amount: 5+