42nd Mechanized Brigade is a mechanized Brigade of Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023.
Recent News
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The weekly recap of the latest unit changes on our Deployment map.
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Website recap – April 2023
A look back on what happened on our site during the past month.
Ukrainian Army continues to expand
The command has decided to form two additional mechanized brigades and one elite unit.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
T-64BV mod.2017
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 5+
Stryker
Type:
APC
| Amount: 1+
BMP-1LB
Type:
10+
| Amount: APC
MaxxPro
Type:
MRAP
| Amount: