142nd Separate Mechanized Brigade

The 142nd Separate Mechanized Brigade (142 OMBr) is a formation of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, formed in early 2023 in Kharkiv Oblast.

Initially the brigade had infantry status, but in early 2025 it was reorganized into a mechanized brigade.

The brigade began forming in the spring of 2023.

On June 15, 2023, the brigade's press service released video of its artillery in action.

In early 2025, the brigade was reorganized into a mechanized brigade.

Unit structure:

416th Separate Rifle Battalion
Unmanned Systems Battalion
Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Battery
Mortar Platoon

Small arms
Mortars
Anti-aircraft missile systems
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for reconnaissance and strike operations

142 OMBr actively develops its own military culture and traditions:

The brigade upholds Ukrainian traditions, including marking Vyshyvanka Day, which symbolizes national identity and resistance to the aggressor.

The brigade's sleeve patch reflects its combat path and its affiliation with the mechanized troops.

The brigade actively communicates through official social media pages, particularly Facebook, where it publishes news, photo reports, and public statements.

The 142nd Separate Mechanized Brigade is an example of a modern Ukrainian military unit that combines combat experience, an innovative approach, and a deep patriotic culture.