58th Independent Motorized Infantry Brigade (Ukraine)

The 58th Independent Motorized Infantry Brigade is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The brigade was activated on 17 February 2015 in the city of Sumy in Sumy Oblast and took command of three volunteer territorial defence battalions. The brigade fought nine months in Eastern Ukraine until it was garrisoned back in Konotop April 1st, 2018.

58th Independent Motorized Infantry Brigade
Ukrainian: 58-та окрема мотопіхотна бригада
58th Independent Motorized Infantry Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia
Active17 February 2015–present
Country Ukraine
Branch Ukrainian Ground Forces
TypeMotorized infantry
SizeBrigade
Part ofOperational Command North
Garrison/HQKonotop
EngagementsWar in Donbass

Current Structure

As of 2017 the brigade's structure is as follows:

  • 58th Independent Motorized Infantry Brigade, Konotop
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 13th Motorized Infantry Battalion "Chernihiv-1"
    • 15th Motorized Infantry Battalion "Sumy"
    • 16th Motorized Infantry Battalion "Poltava"
    • Brigade Artillery Group
      • Headquarters & Target Acquisition Battery
      • Howitzer Artillery Battalion (D-20)
      • Anti-tank Artillery Battalion (MT-12 Rapira)
    • Anti-Aircraft Missile Artillery Battalion
    • Reconnaissance Company
    • Tank Company
    • Engineer Company
    • Maintenance Company
    • Logistic Company
    • Signal Company
    • Medical Company
    • Sniper Platoon

References

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