142nd Infantry Brigade (Ukraine)

Military unit

The 142nd Infantry Brigade (Ukrainian: 142 Окрема Піхотна Бригада) is a unit of the Ground Forces of Ukraine formed in 2023, originally as a Reserve Rifle Brigade. On 25 July 2023, it was reformed into an infantry brigade.^[1]

History

The brigade was formed in spring of 2023. The brigade was involved in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive.^[2] Members of the brigade published footage showing how the soldiers of the brigade work with artillery, destroying positions, personnel and equipment of the Russian and separatist armies.^{[citation needed]}

Structure

As of 29 August 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:

• 142nd Infantry Brigade
  • Brigade Headquarters & Headquarters Company
  • 413th Infantry Battalion
  • 414th Infantry Battalion
  • 415th Infantry Battalion
  • 416th Infantry Battalion
  • 425th Infantry Battalion
  • 426th Infantry Battalion
  • 142nd Field Artillery Regiment

References

1. "Українська армія формує нові бригади — Republic.com.ua". January 2, 2024.
2. "Ліквідовують ворога та його техніку: новостворена бригада ЗСУ почала роботу на фронті (відео)". ФОКУС. June 15, 2023.