24th Mechanized Brigade is a mechanized brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces. It’s a successor of 24th Infantry Division of Soviet Army, which became part of Ukrainian Armed Forces after the collapse of Soviet Union. The brigade participated in peacekeeping missions in Kosovo, Iraq and numerous exercises abroad. In 2014, the unit was involved in liberation of Slovyansk, Kramatorsk and later Lysychansk. At the start of the Russian full-scale invasion in 2022, the brigade was deployed in the area of Popasna, Zolote and Krymske.

Recent News

24th Brigade forms Kharakternyky Battalion
July 10, 2024

The army accepts first inmates who volunteered to defend Ukraine.

Mazorchuk becomes the commander of Royal Infantry
September 1, 2024

A new commander has taken charge of the 24th Mechanized Brigade.

Ten years ago, Ukrainian Army was raised on alarm
March 8, 2024

Ukrainian top officials responded to Russian aggression in Crimea and Donbas.

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.

46th Rifle Battalion

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1st Mechanized Battalion

The first mechanized battalion of the brigade.

2nd Mechanized Battalion

The unit was deployed to the border with Russia in 2014 and later to Bahmutka Highway.

3rd Mechanized Battalion

The 3rd Mechanized Battalion of the brigade, named “Iron Bulls”.

Tank Battalion

Tank battalion of the brigade equipped with T-72 tanks.

Shkval Battalion

Penal battalion formed from mobilized convicts.

1st Rifle Battalion

Linear rifle battalion of the brigade, formed after the Russian full-scale invasion.

2nd Rifle Battalion

Linear rifle battalion of the brigade, formed after the Russian full-scale invasion.

Artillery Group

Brigade artillery group equipped with 2S1 and 2S3 self-propelled artillery vehicles.

Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion

The air defense battalion of the brigade.

Reconnaissance Company

Brigade scouts. The unit is equipped with BRDM-2s.

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.

Raroh Battalion

The battalion of unmanned strike aerial systems.

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 unit’s official social media page.

Current equipment

T-72B3M

Type:

MBT

| Amount: 1

T-72M1V

Type:

MBT

| Amount: 3

BMP-2

Type:

IFV

| Amount: 38

BVP M-80A

Type:

IFV

| Amount:

MT-LB

Type:

APC

| Amount: 17

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M113

Type:

APC

| Amount: 1+

FV103 Spartan

Type:

APC

| Amount:

BRDM-2

Type:

LAV

| Amount: 2

HMMWV

Type:

IMV

| Amount: 1+

9K35 Strela-10

Type:

Anti-Aircraft

| Amount: 12

2K22 Tunguska

Type:

Anti-Aircraft

| Amount: 8+

BM-21 Grad

Type:

Artillery

| Amount: 18

2S1 Gvozdika

Type:

Artillery

| Amount: 18

2S3 Akatsiya

Type:

Artillery

| Amount: 18

M109L

Type:

SPG

| Amount: 1+

2S5

Type:

SPG

| Amount: 1+

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BRM-1K

Type:

RECON

| Amount: 1+

Previous equipment

T-72AMT

Type:

MBT

| Amount: 2

T-72AV

Type:

MBT

| Amount: 13

BMP-2

Type:

IFV

| Amount: 38

MT-LB

Type:

APC

| Amount: 17

BRDM-2

Type:

LAV

| Amount: 2

2S1 Gvozdika

Type:

Artillery

| Amount: 18

2S3 Akatsiya

Type:

Artillery

| Amount: 18

BM-21 Grad

Type:

Artillery

| Amount: 18

2K22 Tunguska

Type:

Anti-Aircraft

| Amount: 8+

9K35 Strela-10

Type:

Anti-Aircraft

| Amount: 12

Equipment Losses

We currently don’t have information about the unit’s equipment casualties. Please check back later.
We currently don’t have information about the unit’s insignia history. Please check back later.

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