The 3rd Independent Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 3-тя окрема танкова бригада, romanized: 3-tya okrema tankova bryhada) is a reserve armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.[1]
Former shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3rd Tank Brigade
History
Formation
Member of the brigade with a rare T-84
The brigade was formed in 2016. It was armed with T-72 tanks.[1]
Russo-Ukrainian War
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
On the 24th of February, 2022, at the start of a large-scale invasion when Russia invaded Ukraine, the units of the brigade was sent to help defend Kyiv. They also took part in Battle of Izium and Zaporizhia directions, in Donetsk and Chernihiv region.[citation needed]In September 2022, during the counteroffensive operation in Kharkiv region, the brigade took part in the liberation of the settlements of Bairak, Shchurivka, Nova Husarivka, and the city of Balakliia.
Soldiers of the 3rd Tank Brigade have undergone training in training centers of Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Poland and the Baltic States.
Current structure
As of 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:[2]
