Ukrainian Motorized Brigade was formed in 2015 as the reaction on the annexation of Crimea and the War in Donbas. Three Territorial Defense Battalions were assigned under its command. The unit actively participated in the War in Donbas. In 2019, Ukrainian command decided to transfer the brigade under the Marine Corps to form a third Marine Brigade. The move has never been completed, and the brigade remained under the command of Ukrainian Armed Forces.
On the night of the invasion, the brigade was stationed in Pisky and the nearby surroundings.
Recent News
56th Motorized Brigade received BTR-4s
The Mariupol brigade is the first motorized unit of Ukrainian Ground Forces to receive BTR-4 armored personnel carriers.
Recap Deployment Map changes – Week 42
The weekly recap of the latest unit changes on our Deployment map.
Units defending Mariupol
The list of Ukrainian units who have been heroically defending the besieged city of Mariupol for longer than 40 days and counting.
Operation Report 2019 – Week #39
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
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.
21st Motorized Battalion
Formed in 2014 as 21st Territorial Defense Battalion Sarmat. In 2015, reformed under the command of 56th Motorized Brigade.
23rd Motorized Battalion
Formed in 2014 as 23rd Territorial Defense Battalion Khortytsia. In 2015, reformed under the command of 56th Motorized Brigade.
37th Motorized Battalion
Formed in 2014 as 37th Territorial Defense Battalion Zaporozhzhia. In 2015, reformed under the command of 56th Motorized Brigade.
Caucasian Legion
Tank Battalion
Tank Battalion of 56th Motorized 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
T-64BV mod. 2022
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 2+
T-64BV mod. 2017
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 10
BMP-1AK
Type:
IFV
| Amount: 15+
BMP-1
Type:
IFV
| Amount: 10+
BRM-1K
Type:
IFV
| Amount: 2+
BTR-4
Type:
APC
| Amount: 1+
MT-LB
Type:
APC
| Amount: 5+
BRDM-2
Type:
LAV
| Amount: 5+
BM-21 Grad
Type:
MLRS
| Amount: 3+
2S1 Gvozdika
Type:
Artillery
| Amount:
9K35 Strela-10
Type:
Anti-Aircraft
| Amount: 4+
Dana M2
Type:
SPH
| Amount: 1+
D-20
Type:
SPG
| Amount:
until 2022
T-64BV mod. 2017
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 10
BMP-1AK
Type:
IFV
| Amount: 15+
BMP-1
Type:
IFV
| Amount: 10+
BRM-1K
Type:
IFV
| Amount: 2+
MT-LB
Type:
APC
| Amount: 5+
BRDM-2
Type:
LAV
| Amount: 5+
BM-21 Grad
Type:
MLRS
| Amount: 3+
2S1 Gvozdika
Type:
Artillery
| Amount:
9K35 Strela-10
Type:
Anti-Aircraft
| Amount: 4+
Equipment Losses
| # | Vehicle Type | Number | Date of Loss | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID_43 | T-64BV | March 11, 2022 | Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_44 | T-64B | 833 | March 4, 2022 | Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_45 | T-64BV | March 11, 2022 | Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_46 | T-64BV | 410 | March 11, 2022 | Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast |
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| ID_47 | T-64B | March 11, 2022 | Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_48 | T-64BV | March 11, 2022 | Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_49 | T-64BV mod.2017 | March 11, 2022 | Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_50 | T-64BV | March 11, 2022 | Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_51 | T-64BV | March 2, 2022 | Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast | |
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| ID_52 | T-64BV | March 2, 2022 | Volnovakha, Donetsk Oblast | |
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