93 ОМБр

Mechanized Troops

21st Army Corps

Ground Forces

93rd Mechanized Brigade

Full name: 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade Kholodnyi Yar

Active:

August 22, 1992 – Today

Military Unit Number:

A1302

Garrison:

Cherkaske, Dnipro Oblast

Size:

Division (3001 - 8000 servicemen)

Motto:

Not One Step Back!

Unit Role:

Mechanized Infantry

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About Unit

93rd Mechanized Brigade is a unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.

Its roots trace back to 1991 when the Soviet 93rd Motorized Division was relocated from Hungary to Cherkaske. Following the Soviet Union’s dissolution, in 1992 the 93rd Mechanized Division was established on its foundation and later restructured into a mechanized brigade in 2002.

In March 2014, the brigade was among the first units deployed to defend Ukraine’s border in Luhansk Oblast. It gained recognition for liberating the village of Pisky and defending Donetsk Airport. The brigade also took part in the battles of Ilovaysk and Debaltseve.

On the eve of the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022, the unit was deployed to defend Poltava and the surrounding northern areas before being relocated to eastern Kharkiv Oblast. On January 19, 2023, the brigade assumed responsibility for the defense of the city of Bakhmut. On December 5, 2024 the famous Signum unit left the brigade and joined 53rd Mechanized Brigade.

93rd Mechanized Brigade is regarded as one of the best combat units of the Ground Forces of Ukraine.

Insignia

The insignia is a traditional chevron with a white canvas background. The central imagery depicts a stylized black raven’s head and its wing, descending diagonally. To the right of the raven sit three black oak branches. The imagery is associated with the Kholodnyi Yar partisan legacy, and the forest, being a symbol of resistance. The bold black and white contrast also reflect the colours of the Kholodnyi Yar flag.

1992

93rd Mechanized Division

creation of the unit

2002

93rd Mechanized Brigade

reformation

Lieutenant Colonel

Shamil Krutkov

He studied at the National Academy of the Ground Forces, graduating in either 2018 or 2019. Following his graduation, he began his military career as a junior officer with the 15th Motorized Battalion of the 58th Motorized Brigade, where he served until late 2022. He then transferred to the 93rd Mechanized Brigade, taking on the role of deputy commander and serving alongside Pavlo Palisa. On December 3, 2024, he was appointed commander of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade.

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Current 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.

Unit's Page

69th Rifle Battalion

A4612 |

Unit structurally subordinated to the command of this formation.

1st Mechanized Battalion

The first 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