5th Tank Brigade is a reserve tank brigade of Armed Forces of Ukraine, formed in 2016. The unit participated in numerous of exercises, mainly near the occupied Crimea, but was subsequently demobilized and remained only on paper.
In February 2022, the brigade was re-created in Kryvyi Rih to reinforce Ukrainian defense. However, due to losses in other armored and mechanized brigades, tanks and manpower were used to replenish already existing units and the brigade de-facto cease to exist again.
In March 2023, the brigade has been reactivated and is currently at the stage of formation. In July 2023, the unit received a new insignia.
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5th Tank Brigade makes its comeback
Ukrainian Ground Forces received a well-worth additional strength in the form of a new tank brigade.
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 Tank Battalion
The first linear tank battalion of the brigade.
2nd Tank Battalion
The second linear tank battalion of the brigade.
3rd Tank Battalion
The third linear tank battalion of the brigade.
1st Rifle Battalion
Linear rifle battalion of the brigade, formed after the Russian full-scale invasion.
Mechanized Battalion
The mechanized 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.
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
We currently don’t have information about the unit’s equipment. Please check back later.2016 - 2020
T-72B
Type:
MBT
| Amount: 20+