142nd Infantry Brigade (Ukraine)
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| 142nd Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 142 Окрема Піхотна Бригада | |
| File:142nd Separate Reserve Rifle Brigade SSI.svg Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2023 – present |
| Country | File:Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine |
| Branch | File:Ensign of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.svg Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | Operational Command East |
| Garrison/HQ | Krasnohrad, Kharkiv Oblast |
| Engagements | Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Website | http://www.facebook.com/142orsb |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Andrii Dzhuk |
The 142nd Infantry Brigade (Ukrainian: 142 Окрема Піхотна Бригада) is a unit of the Ground Forces of Ukraine formed in 2023, originally as a Reserve Rifle Brigade. On 25 July 2023, it was reformed into an infantry brigade.[1]
History
The brigade was formed in spring of 2023. The brigade was involved in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive.[2] Members of the brigade published footage showing how the soldiers of the brigade work with artillery, destroying positions, personnel and equipment of the Russian and separatist armies.[citation needed]
Structure
As of 29 August 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:
- 142nd Infantry Brigade
- Brigade Headquarters & Headquarters Company
- 413th Infantry Battalion
- 414th Infantry Battalion
- 415th Infantry Battalion
- 416th Infantry Battalion
- 425th Infantry Battalion
- 426th Infantry Battalion
- 142nd Field Artillery Regiment
References
- ↑ "Українська армія формує нові бригади — Republic.com.ua". January 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Ліквідовують ворога та його техніку: новостворена бригада ЗСУ почала роботу на фронті (відео)". ФОКУС. June 15, 2023.
