4th Tank Brigade (Ukraine)

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4th Tank Brigade
4-та окрема танкова бригада
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ActiveDecember 6, 2017 - Today
CountryFlag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
BranchEnsign of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.svg Ground Forces
TypeArmoured Forces
Part of Operational Command North
Garrison/HQ Honcharivske, Chernihiv Oblast
PatronIvan Vyhovsky
Motto(s)Rage Controls Our Weapons!
Engagements
Commanders
Current
commander		Oleh Chernov

The 4th Tank Brigade is an armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. [1]

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History

The 4th Tank Brigade was established in late 2017 with the purpose of serving as a reserve unit to the 1st and 17th Tank Brigades within the Ukrainian Armed Forces. [2] It was equipped with T-64 and T-72 tanks. [1] The brigade underwent training and preparation for combat, including a final stage of combat readiness at Honcharivske training base, the home of the 1st Tank Brigade, in July 2018. [3]

During the Russo-Ukrainian War in 2019, the 4th Brigade was sent to the Joint Forces Operation Zone to support the 72nd Mechanized and 36th Marines brigades. [2] The brigade was equipped with T-72 and BMP-2 IFVs, and various artillery pieces. [4] In October of that year, the brigade participated in a joint exercise that involved crossing a river, supported by attack helicopters, and attacking suspected enemy positions. [5]

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the 4th Tank Brigade was deployed to help defend the northeastern part of the country. [5] The brigade played a significant role in the battle of Kharkiv and subsequent Eastern Ukraine offensive. [3] It was initially deployed in the area of Sloviansk-Kramatorsk as a reserve unit and later stationed south of Izium. [5]

Structure

As of 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows: [4]

References

  1. 1 2 David Axe (18 April 2022). "Ukraine Has Mobilized Its Tank Reserves. They're Already On The Attack". Forbes. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  2. 1 2 Chao-Fong, Léonie; Chao-Fong (now), Léonie; Gerts (earlier), Mark (2023-02-25). "Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy adviser dismisses China's peace plan and warns 'window of opportunity' closing". the Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  3. 1 2 Axe, David. "Truck Shortages, Point-Blank Tank Battles, Dueling Artillery. These 12 Stories Are Snapshots Of The Ukraine War's First Year". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  4. 1 2 Altman, Howard (2023-02-24). "First Leopard 2 Tanks Arrive In Ukraine". The Drive. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  5. 1 2 3 Axe, David. "Beaten Twice In Ukraine, Russia's Elite 1st Guards Tank Army Is Poised To Attack Yet Again". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-02-25.