43 ОМБр

Mechanized Troops

10th Army Corps

Ground Forces

43rd Mechanized Brigade

Full name: 43rd Separate Mechanized Brigade

Ukrainian: 43 окрема механізована бригада

Active:

March 1, 2023 – Today

Military Unit Number:

A4698

Garrison:

Dnipro, Dnipro Oblast

Size:

1500 - 5000 servicemen

Motto:

Hearts of steel – fighting to the end

Unit Role:

Mechanized Infantry

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About Unit

43rd Mechanized Brigade is a mechanized unit of Ukrainian Ground Forces. The brigade was formed in 2023 on the basis of a mechanized battalion from 93rd Mechanized Brigade. The personnel underwent intensive training at the training grounds abroad, namely Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.

Insignia

The central element of the brigade’s insignia is a black rampant bull—symbolizing resilience, courage, determination, strength, and fighting spirit. This depiction has been historically used on the coats of arms of Ukrainian Cossack regiments, reflecting the legacy of Ukrainian military traditions. The shield has a blue border, a color characteristic of mechanized troops.

Col. Serhiy Ryzhov

Unit Commander

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Structure
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Insignia History

Structure

Here you can find the last known structure of the unit, including their insignia if available.

Unit Headquarters

It includes the headquarters, management and commandant platoon.

1st Mechanized Battalion

The first linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.

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2nd Mechanized Battalion

The second linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.

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3rd Mechanized Battalion

The third linear mechanized battalion of the brigade.

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Battalion Headquaters

The commander and company staff.

1st Mechanized Company

10x IFV | ~ 95 personnel

2nd Mechanized Company

10x IFV | ~ 95 personnel

3rd Mechanized Company

10x IFV | ~ 95 personnel

Grenade Launcher Platoon

3x IFV | ~ 25 personnel

Reconnaissance Platoon

3x LRV | ~ 20 personnel

Mortar Battery

6x Mortar | ~ 43 personnel

Anti-Aircraft Platoon

9x MANPADS | ~ 16 personnel

Communications Platoon

2x APC | ~ 22 personnel

Medical Platoon

4x AMB | ~ 9 personnel

Support Company

Technical and Material Support

1st Rifle Battalion

The first linear rifle battalion of the brigade formed on the basis of 414th rifle battalion.

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2nd Rifle Battalion

The second linear rifle battalion of the brigade formed on the basis of 416th rifle battalion.

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Motorized Battalion

Linear motorized battalion of the brigade formed on the basis of 413rd rifle battalion.

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Tank Battalion

The linear tank battalion of the brigade.

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Artillery Group

The group includes HQ, target acquisition unit, two self-propelled artillery battalions, rocket artillery unit and anti-tank unit.

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Artillery Group Headquaters

1st Artillery Battalion

18x SPH

2nd Artillery Battalion

18x SPH

Rocket Artillery Battalion

18x MLRS

Anti-Tank Battalion

Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion

The air defense battalion of the brigade.

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Nebesna Mara Battalion

The battalion of unmanned strike aerial systems.

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Reconnaissance Company

The scouts of the brigade.

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Engineer Battalion

The engineers of the brigade.

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Maintenance Battalion

The repair & restoration battalion of the brigade.

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Logistic Battalion

The logistic battalion of the brigade.

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Signal Company

The signal company of the brigade.

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Radar Company

The radar and radiolocation company of the brigade.

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Medical Company

The medics of the brigade.

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CBRN Protection Company

Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence unit.

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Equipment

Here, you can view the complete list of the unit’s equipment. All images of the vehicles and weapons below are sourced from the official social pages.