54th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
| 54th Mechanized Brigade | |
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| Active | December 2014 – present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Mechanized Infantry |
| Part of | Operation Command East |
| Garrison/HQ | Bakhmut |
| Engagements | War in Donbass |
The 54th Mechanized Brigade is a brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, part of Operation Command East. The brigade is based in Bakhmut and was formed in 2014. The brigade fought in the War in Donbass.
History
Between 18 and 22 December 2016, the brigade fought in the Battle of Svitlodarsk. The fighting began with a pro-Russian separatist attack against the 54th's positions. The brigade counterattacked the separatist's flank and captured new positions. During the fighting, nine soldiers of the brigade were killed and 35 wounded. Press reports at the time described the action as the bloodiest in the preceding five months.[1]
References
- ↑ Goncharova, Olena (12 January 2017). "At least 22 Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russia’s war in December-January". Kyiv Post. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
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