14th Tank Brigade (Ukraine)
| 14th Tank Brigade | |
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| Ukrainian: 14-та окрема танкова бригада | |
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| Active | 2015 – 2019 |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Ground Forces |
| Type | Armoured Forces |
| Role | Armoured |
| Size | Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Odesa Oblast |
| Equipment | T-64BV |
The 14th Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 14-та окрема танкова бригада) was a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The unit participated in numerous of exercises, mainly near the occupied Crimea, but didn’t take part in any hostilities in the east.[1] The brigade was subsequently demobilized.
History
[edit]Formation
[edit]The brigade was formed in 2015. On 28 December 2015, brigade held readiness exercise and was ready for service.[2]
David Axe, writing for Forbes, suggested that the brigade was inactive in August 2022.[3][4] The brigade was also not mentioned by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his speech on the 200th day of the war.[5]
Gallery
[edit]- Training exercise 2015
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References
[edit]- ^ "14th Tank Brigade". MilitaryLand.net. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Новостворена танкова бригада склала іспит на полігоні «ШИРОКИЙ ЛАН»" [The newly created tank brigade passed the exam at the "SHYROKY LAN" training ground]. mil.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ David Axe (5 August 2022). "It Seems Ukraine Is Struggling To Form Tank Brigades". Forbes. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ David Axe (17 January 2023). "The Ukrainian Army Could Form Three New Heavy Brigades With All These Tanks And Fighting Vehicles It's Getting". Forbes. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ "I want to dedicate this address to those who have been bravely standing for 200 days, being the exact reason why Ukraine stands - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy". www.president.gov.ua. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
