22nd Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
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The 22nd Mechanized Brigade is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. It traces its origins to the 66th Guards Rifle Division, originally a formation of the Red Army and later of the Soviet Ground Forces.
Quick Facts 22nd Mechanized Brigade (2000–2003, 2023-present)66th Mechanized Division (1992–2000)110th Guards Separate Training Center (1987–1992)66th Guards Training Motor Rifle Division (1960–1987)66th Guards Motor Rifle Division (1957–1960)66th Guards Rifle Division (1943–1957) 293rd Rifle Division (1941–1943), Active ...
22nd Mechanized Brigade (2000–2003, 2023-present) 66th Mechanized Division (1992–2000) 110th Guards Separate Training Center (1987–1992) 66th Guards Training Motor Rifle Division (1960–1987) 66th Guards Motor Rifle Division (1957–1960) 66th Guards Rifle Division (1943–1957) 293rd Rifle Division (1941–1943) | |
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Active | 18 July 1941 – 2003[1]
2023 - present[2] |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
Type | Mechanized |
Size | 2000[2] |
Part of | Operational Command West |
Garrison/HQ | Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast |
Motto(s) | We pacify predators with a sword (Ukrainian: Хижих мечем мирим) |
Engagements | World War II |
Decorations | Order of the Red Banner (removed) |
Battle honours |
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Website | https://www.facebook.com/22ombr |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Major General Pavel Lagutin (1st Commander) |
Insignia | |
Old sleeve patch of the 22nd Mechanized Brigade (Pre February 2023) |
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The unit became the 22nd Mechanized Brigade in 2000 and was disbanded in 2003, before being reactivated in 2023 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.