21st Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
Ukrainian Ground Forces unit
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The 21st Separate Mechanized Brigade (MUN A4689) is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.
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| 21st Mechanized Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 21-ша окрема механізована бригада | |
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| Active | 28 February 2023 |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Brigade |
| Role |  Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | |
| Garrison/HQ | Podilsk, Odesa Oblast |
| Motto | Always Free |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | .svg){kind=small} For Courage and Bravery |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Yaroslav Tarasenko |
| Insignia | |
| Old insignia |  |
On 11 June 2023, during the 2023 Ukrainian offensive, it was reported that elements of the Brigade had taken part in an assault near Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region involving German-made Leopard 2 tanks.[1]
History
On 6 December 2024, armed forces day, the battle flag was presented to the unit by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.[2]
The unit took part in combat in the eastern Bakhmut and north-eastern Kupyansk sectors. Later it thought at the Kharkiv front. The brigade was also one of the elements that operated in Russian territory during the Kursk campaign.[3][4][5]
On 23 August 2025 the unit was awarded the honorary award For Courage and Bravery by the President.[6]
Structure
21st Mechanized Brigade
- Headquarters
34th Rifle Battalion
38th Rifle Battalion
408th Rifle Battalion
411th Rifle Battalion
1st Mechanized Battalion
2nd Mechanized Battalion
3rd Mechanized Battalion
Tank Battalion
Falcon Battalion (UAV)- Artillery Group
- Artillery Group Headquaters
- 1st Artillery Battalion
- 2nd Artillery Battalion
- Rocket Artillery Battalion
- Anti-Tank Battalion
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Maintenance Company
- Signal Company
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- CBRN Company
- Shkval Company[7]
Equipment
The Brigade is equipped with western donated tanks and IFVs.[8][3]
| Type | Image | Origin | Number | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armored Fighting Vehicles | |||||
| CV-90 |  |
Sweden | ? | Donated by Sweden | |
| Rosomak |  |
Poland | ? | Donated by Poland | |
| Tanks | |||||
| Stridsvagn 122 |  |
Sweden | ? | Donated by Sweden | |
| Leopard 2A6 |  |
Germany | ? | Donated by Germany and Portugal | |
