152nd Separate Jäger Brigade

Full name: 152nd Separate Jäger Brigade named after Symon Petliura

Type: Jäger (forest, specialized infantry)

Purpose: conducting combat operations in difficult forested, swampy, or mountainous terrain, and carrying out missions in hard-to-reach areas

Deployment: typically located in regions with corresponding terrain or in strategic areas for territorial defense.

The 152nd OYeBr was created to strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in conducting combat operations under conditions where conventional mechanized units are less effective — forested, mountainous, and swampy terrain. The brigade actively participates in modern operations, especially in areas with difficult terrain.

Jäger infantry battalions (2-3 units);
reconnaissance company;
artillery battalion;
anti-tank unit;
signal company;
support company (logistics, repair, medical support);
specialized units for combat operations in difficult conditions;
unmanned systems battalion.

Small arms: assault rifles, machine guns, sniper rifles.

Anti-tank systems.

Artillery and mortars.

Light armored vehicles adapted for movement in hard-to-reach terrain.

Tanks.

"Kirpi" heavy armored vehicles.

Heavy artillery.

Strike FPV drones of various modifications.

"Mavic"-type reconnaissance drones.

Heavy multicopters of the "Vampire", "Kazhan" (Bat), and "Heavy Shot" type.

Strike and reconnaissance "wing"-type fixed-wing drones.

Ground robotic systems, including ones equipped with a machine gun.

Emphasis on endurance and combat skill in difficult natural conditions.

High physical fitness and psychological resilience of personnel.

Traditions of mutual aid and strong camaraderie within the unit.

Honoring the memory of heroes and building unit cohesion through joint commemoration of military dates.

Revival of the historical traditions of Jäger units, which have existed in Ukraine since the times of the Cossacks and the Sich Riflemen.