14th Tank Brigade (Ukraine)

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14th Tank Brigade
Ukrainian: 14-та окрема танкова бригада
Active2015 – present
Country Ukraine
BranchGround Forces
TypeArmoured Forces
RoleArmoured
SizeBrigade
Garrison/HQOdessa Oblast
EquipmentT-64BV

The 14th Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 14-та окрема танкова бригада) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.

History[edit]

Formation[edit]

The brigade was formed in 2015. On 28 December 2015, brigade held readiness exercise and was ready for service.[1]

David Axe writing for Forbes, suggested that the brigade was inactive in August 2022.[2][3] The brigade was also not mentioned by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his 200 day of war speech.[4]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Новостворена танкова бригада склала іспит на полігоні «ШИРОКИЙ ЛАН»" [The newly created tank brigade passed the exam at the "SHYROKY LAN" training ground]. mil.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  2. ^ David Axe (5 August 2022). "It Seems Ukraine Is Struggling To Form Tank Brigades". Forbes. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  3. ^ David Axe (17 January 2023). "The Ukrainian Army Could Form Three New Heavy Brigades With All These Tanks And Fighting Vehicles It's Getting". Forbes. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  4. ^ "I want to dedicate this address to those who have been bravely standing for 200 days, being the exact reason why Ukraine stands - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy". www.president.gov.ua. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.