22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade

The 22nd Separate Mechanized "Mykolaivska" Brigade (22 OMBr) is a combat formation of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

First formation (1992–2003): The brigade was created on the basis of the 66th Mechanized Division, which in turn originated from the 110th Guards District Training Center.

In 2003, the brigade was disbanded.

Re-formation (2023): In response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the brigade was reconstituted in early 2023.

From June 2023 to June 2024, it took part in fighting in the Bakhmut direction.

From June 2024, the brigade carried out border security missions in Sumy Oblast.

On August 6, 2024, units of the brigade were among the first to advance as part of the Kursk operation.

From October 2024 to the present, 22 OMBr has been carrying out combat missions in Kharkiv Oblast, with some units continuing combat operations in the Kursk direction.

In May 2025, in order to restore the historical traditions of the national army and in view of the exemplary performance of assigned tasks in defending Ukraine, the brigade was given the honorary name "Mykolaivska."

Brigade headquarters and headquarters company.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Mechanized Battalions.
Tank battalion.
Artillery battalion, which may include:
self-propelled artillery batteries
rocket artillery
anti-tank units
Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Battalion
Reconnaissance company
Engineer-sapper battalion
Unmanned aerial systems company
Sniper company
Signal company
Repair and recovery battalion
Logistics battalion
Medical company

Tanks:
T-72 Ural, T-72AMT, T-72EA (Czech modification), PT-91 Twardy (Polish-made).

Infantry fighting vehicles:
BMP-1, Rosomak wheeled IFVs (Polish-made).

Artillery:
2S1 "Gvozdika" and 2S3 "Akatsiya" self-propelled howitzers, BM-21 "Grad" multiple rocket launchers.

Air defense:
ZU-23-4 anti-aircraft guns.

Engineering equipment:
German Biber bridge-laying vehicles based on the Leopard 1 tank.

Motto: "We tame the fierce with the sword." — emphasizes readiness for decisive action against the enemy and a striving for peace through strength.

The 22nd Separate Mechanized "Mykolaivska" Brigade (22 OMBr) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is known not only for its combat achievements but also actively builds its own unique culture and traditions, which strengthen the fighting spirit and cohesion of its personnel.