23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade
The 23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade (23 OMBr) is a combat formation of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, formed under conditions of full-scale war to strengthen the state's defense capability.
The brigade was created on February 18, 2023, in the city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, as part of the "East" Operational Command. Already in June of that year, the unit took part in the liberation of the village of Novodarivka in Zaporizhzhia, acting together with the 110th Territorial Defense Brigade. This operation became one of the brigade's first baptisms of fire.
In April 2024, the brigade took part in the fighting for Ocheretyne.
Headquarters and Headquarters Company
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Mechanized Battalions
Tank Battalion
Artillery Group
Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Battalion
Engineer Battalion
Reconnaissance Company
Signal Company
Repair and Recovery Battalion
Medical Company
NBC Protection Company
Logistics Battalion
Unmanned systems units, including the "Yasni Ochi" (Clear Eyes) and "Zhnets" (Reaper) battalions
"Vampir" Night Reconnaissance Unit
Strike Drone Company
The brigade is equipped with various vehicles and weapons, including:
2S1 "Gvozdika" 122mm self-propelled howitzers;
tanks;
armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles;
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The 23rd OMBr became the first brigade to introduce the "Army Plus" electronic application, which allows for effective management of internal processes and communication.
The brigade is actively engaged in patriotic education of its personnel, maintaining fighting spirit and national consciousness.
The unit honors the memory of fallen comrades, organizing events and memorial gatherings.
The brigade's sleeve patch reflects its combat path and its affiliation with the mechanized troops.
Machine Gunner
Driver-Electrician
Combat Medic
Combat Medic
Scout
UGV Operator
Radio Electronics Engineer
Technician, UGV/Vehicle Maintenance
UAV Pilot
UAV Pilot
Squad Leader
Sapper
Tank Gunner
Sniper
UAV Pilot
Grenadier
ATGM Operator
Signaler
UAV Master Technician
Rifleman-Medical Orderly
Assistant Grenadier
Scout-Gunner
Radio Operator
Gunner
Crew Member, Artillery Combat Vehicle
Driver-Mechanic
Senior Rifleman-Operator
Driver, Tank Company
Senior Gunner, Mortar Crew
Operator, EW/ER Section
Driver-Mechanic
Driver-Mechanic, Maintenance
Senior Gunner, Mechanized Section
Driver, Engineer-Sapper Section
Engineering Vehicle Driver
Tank Driver
Driver-Mechanic, Field Bathhouse
Driver
Flamethrower Operator
Gunner, Mechanized Section
Grenade Launcher Crew Member
Artillery Crew Member
Master Technician/Operator, UAS
Senior Rifleman-Operator
Cook
Clerk
Assistant Grenadier
Machine Gunner
Crew Member
Rifleman
Grenadier
Medical Orderly
Radio Operator
Machine Gunner
FPV Drone Operator
Driver
Rifleman-Air Defense Gunner
