The 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade () is a brigade of the

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formed in 2023. The brigade is one of the brigades the Ukrainian army formed on its own, with mostly older ex-Soviet equipment, including

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tanks as well as American-made

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armored trucks. The brigade has been described as inexperienced by

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History

The brigade was formed during the winter of 2022–23. By June 2023 the unit was involved in counteroffensive operations around the village of Rivnopil, which it liberated on 25 June. The brigade was involved in the

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Structure

As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows: * 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade, ** Headquarters & Headquarters Company ** 1st Mechanized Battalion ** 2nd Mechanized Battalion ** 3rd Mechanized Battalion ** Tank Battalion ** Artillery Group ** Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion ** Reconnaissance Company ** Engineer Battalion ** Logistic Battalion ** Maintenance Battalion ** Signal Company ** Radar Company ** Medical Company ** Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Protection Company

References

Military units and formations of Ukraine in the Russian invasion of Ukraine Military units and formations established in 2023 Mechanized brigades of Ukraine {{UGF-stub