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The 158th Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 158 окрема піхотна бригада, romanized: 158 okrema pіhotna bryhada), is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2024. It was part of the creation and expansion of nine other brigades in the Ukrainian Ground Forces, announced by its commander Oleksandr Pavliuk, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
History
= Formation
=The brigade was formed after a Ukrainian mobilization law came into force, seeing the draft age being lowered from 27 to 25 and placing penalties for those avoiding conscription. This law also saw prisoners being able to join the armed forces.
It was reported by Forbes that these 10 new brigades would consist of 2,000 people and that some of these new brigades would be infantry - not mechanized brigades. It was stated by Pavluvik, the commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, that these new brigades could be stationed around Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, for a potential Russian offensive.
On 16 July 2024, the Chernihiv Regional State Administration publicized a video calling for individuals to join the brigade. It was noted that drivers, doctors, cooks, and other roles were needed.
Russo-Ukrainian War
= Russian invasion of Ukraine
=The 158th Infantry Brigade is expected to play a significant role since its formation, most probably expected to repel a potential Russian offensive in 2024, or in the near future.
Structure
As of August 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:
158th Separate Mechanized Brigade
Brigade's Headquarters
1st Infantry Battalion
2nd Infantry Battalion
3rd Infantry Battalion
Reconnaissance Company
Anti-Tank Company
Anti-Aircraft Defense Company
Engineer Company
Maintenance Company
Medical Company
References
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- 158th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
- 30th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
- 24th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
- Mechanized Infantry (Ukraine)
- 50th Separate Operational Brigade
- 38th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade
- M142 HIMARS
- Tank corps (Soviet Union)
- Bersaglieri
- M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System
