65th Mechanized Brigade

65th Mechanized Brigade is a unit of the Ground Forces of Ukraine. The brigade was established in April 2022 in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Its formation took place in Yavoriv. In the second half of the year, the brigade was already engaged in combat operations in the Zaporizhzhia region. Since 2023, it has played a crucial role in the counteroffensive along the Robotyne axis—one of the most challenging sections of the frontline. It later continued defensive operations near the cities of Orikhiv and Huliaipole.

Insignia

The brigade’s insignia features a red-green shield with three maple leaves and a Cossack armed with a musket and a spear, symbolizing strength and resilience. The maple leaves represent the historical roots of the region, while the Cossack with a musket and spear pays tribute to the Zaporizhzhian Cossack Army, particularly “Velykyi Luh”—a historic Cossack area near Podniprovia, reflecting the military heritage of the brigade.