28th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
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The 28th Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 28-ма окрема механізо́вана брига́да імені Лицарів Зимового Походу) is a mechanized brigade and part of the formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[5]
Quick Facts 28th Mechanized Brigade(2016–present) 28th Guards Mechanized Brigade(2001–2016) 28th Guards Motor Rifle Division(1957–2001) 28th Guards Rifle Division (1942–1957), Active ...
28th Mechanized Brigade (2016–present) 28th Guards Mechanized Brigade 28th Guards Motor Rifle Division 28th Guards Rifle Division (1942–1957) | |
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Ukrainian: 28-ма окрема механізована бригада | |
Active | 1942–present |
Country | Soviet Union (1930s–1991) CIS (1991–1992) Ukraine (1992–present) |
Branch | Ground Forces |
Type | Mechanized Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | Operational Command South |
Garrison/HQ | Chornomorske[1] Odesa Oblast, Ukraine |
Patron | Knights of the First Winter Campaign[2] |
Motto(s) | With Will and Iron |
Engagements | |
Decorations | For Courage and Bravery |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Yuriy Madyar |
Notable commanders | Vitaliy Gulyaev (2021-22) †[4] |
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