300th Mechanized Regiment (Ukraine)
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| 300th Mechanized Regiment 300 механізований полк |
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| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Army |
| Type | Mechanized Regiment |
| Part of | 13th Army Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Chernivtsi[1], Chernivtsi Oblast |
| Engagements | Battle of Budapest |
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| Current commander |
Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Bida[1] |
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The 300th Guards Mechanized Regiment is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The full name of the Brigade is the 300th Separate Guards Mechanized Budapest Regiment.[2]
[edit] History
The Regiment was formed as 145th Guards Training Motor-Rifle Budapest Regiment. 145 Guards TMRR was previously 145th Guards Rifle Regiment, part of 66th Guards Motor Rifle Training Division, the former 66th Guards Rifle Division of World War II. After October 30, 2000 by the order of President of Ukraine the name of the Regiment was changed to 300th Separate Guards Mechanized Budapest Regiment.[2] [3]
