53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade
53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Volodymyr Monomakh is a military unit of Ukraine's mechanized troops, brigade-sized. Permanent duty station — the cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, Luhansk Oblast. Subordinated to the "East" Operational Command.
The brigade was formed after the start of Russian aggression, in the autumn of 2014. It included motorized infantry battalions and former territorial defense battalions.
The brigade bears the name of Volodymyr Monomakh — the Grand Prince of Kyiv, ruler of Rus in the 12th century.
The formation of the brigade began in the autumn of 2014 in the village of Nova Liubomyrka, Rivne Oblast. Some territorial defense battalions and units transferred from the 30th OMBr, 17th OTBr, 1st OTBr, and 24th OMBr were incorporated into the newly formed brigade.
By the end of 2014, the brigade had reached the settlement of Stanytsia Luhanska in Luhansk Oblast, and already in 2015 it was defending the line Avdiivka — Verkhniotoretske — Novhorodske (New York) in Donetsk Oblast. It was here that the 3rd battalion of the 53rd OMBr particularly distinguished itself.
As of May 2016, the 24th Separate Assault Battalion and the 43rd Separate Motorized Infantry Battalion were subordinated to the brigade.
To carry out combat missions, two battalion tactical groups were formed from the brigade's units, each consisting of: a mechanized battalion (three companies), a 2S1 "Gvozdika" battery, a reconnaissance platoon, a MANPADS platoon, a ZU-23-2 platoon, and a mortar battery.
From April to October 2017, the brigade's units held positions on the Svitlodarsk Bulge. In early November 2017, the brigade's units were withdrawn from the ATO zone for rest and to restore combat readiness at a training ground in the settlement of Cherkaske, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
From March 2018, the brigade again carried out combat missions in the East along the Siverskyi Donets River, from Orikhove (Popasna district) to Slovianoserbsk, Luhansk Oblast.
In 2019, the brigade's units were deployed to the combat zone, in the Horlivka area.
On October 29, 2019, the brigade's units left the combat zone for rotation. During this time, the brigade lost 7 servicemen killed.
On May 6, 2020, the President of Ukraine granted the brigade the honorary name in honor of Volodymyr Monomakh.
2nd Mechanized Battalion
"Malibu" Strike UAV Unit
Tank Battalion
Anti-Tank Missile Systems Unit
"Signum" Unit
Support Units
Armored vehicles and armored cars, artillery, motor vehicles, small arms and infantry weapons.
The 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Volodymyr Monomakh has deep military traditions that combine the historical heritage of Kyivan Rus with the modern combat values of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The brigade's motto: "Do not lay down your arms" — a quote from Prince Volodymyr Monomakh's "Instruction," calling for constant readiness for defense and responsibility for protecting the Motherland.
UAV Pilot
Artillery Platoon Commander
Deputy Mechanized Battalion Commander
Assistant Head of Joint Fire Support
Staff Officer, Mechanized Battalion
Mortar Battery Commander
Staff Officer, Motorized Infantry Battalion
Deputy Mortar Battery Commander
Mortar Platoon Commander
Assistant Battalion Commander for Artillery
Head of Psychological Support Group
Psychological Support Group Officer
Deputy Tank Company Commander for Armament
Tank Platoon Commander
Driver
Rigger
Operator, Signal Platoon Equipment Van
Radio Telegraph Operator
Telephone Operator
Electrician-Engine Operator
Line Inspector
Company Combat Medic
Electrician, Repair Workshop
Driver-Mechanic
Turner-Milling Machine Operator
Sapper/Radio-Controlled Mine Specialist
Driver-Excavator Operator
Gunner-Operator, Combat Vehicle
IFV/APC Driver-Mechanic
Combat Vehicle Commander
Grenadier
Machine Gunner
Rifleman
Sniper
Mortar Commander
Mortar Gunner
Mortar Crew Member
Chemical Defense Specialist-Driver
Chemical Defense Specialist
Flamethrower Operator
Medical Instructor, Medical Station
Paramedic, Medical Station
Driver-Medical Orderly
Nurse
Platoon Combat Medic
EW Operator
Rifleman-MANPADS Gunner
Crew Member, ZU-23-2
UAV Master Technician
Tank Driver
Tank Gunner
UAV Pilot
Tank Commander
Driver-Mechanic, Tank Platoon
Sergeant Major, Tank Company
Squad Leader, Armored Vehicle Repair
Master Technician, Armored Vehicle Repair
Automotive Equipment Mechanic
Head of Ammunition Supply Department
Cook
Field Shower Unit Supervisor
Scout
Electronic Reconnaissance Section Operator
Multirotor UAV Operator
FPV Drone Operator
Mechanized Platoon Commander
Rifle Platoon Commander
