1st Tank Brigade (Ukraine)

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1st Siveria Tank Brigade
Ukrainian: 1-ша окрема танкова бригада
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1st Tank Brigade shoulder sleeve patch (since 2019)
Active12 December 1942 – present
Country Soviet Union
(1942–1991)
 Ukraine
(1991–present)
Branch Soviet Army
(1942–1991)
 Ukrainian Ground Forces
(1991–present)
TypeArmoured Forces
RoleArmoured
SizeBrigade
Part ofOperational Command North
Garrison/HQHoncharivske[1]
MUN А1815
Mascot(s)Horse
EquipmentT-64[2]
56 T-64BM "Bulat"[3]
EngagementsWorld War II
War in Donbass
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
–Siege of Chernihiv
–Battle of Donbas
-Southern Counteroffensive
DecorationsOrder of the Red Banner Order of the Red Banner (removed)
Order of Kutuzov 2nd Class Order of Kutuzov (removed)
Order of Khmelnitsky 2nd Class (USSR) Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky (removed)
Order of Alexander Nevsky Order of Alexander Nevsky (removed)
Order of the Red Star Order of the Red Star (removed)
Battle honoursGuards (removed)
Novgorod (removed)
Siverska[4]
For Courage and Bravery
Commanders
Current
commander		Colonel Ihor Shpak[5]

The 1st Severia Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 1-ша окрема танкова бригада) is an armored formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The brigade is garrisoned in Honcharivske.

History

The brigade was formed from the 292nd Guards Armored Novohrad Orders of the Red Banner, Kutuzov, Bogdan Khmelnitsky, Alexander Nevsky and Red Star Regiment of the 72nd Mechanized Division and 280th Armored Regiment of the 25th Mechanized Division. Following the Soviet Union's dissolution, the unit fell under Ukraine's banner. Ukraine's army reconstituted the brigade in September 2014, following the Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation.

Russo-Ukrainian War

In January 2015, elements of the brigade were reported to have participated in the Second Battle of Donetsk Airport to attempt a breakthrough. Then on 18 November 2015, the Soviet decorations included in the brigade's full name (1st Separate Guards Tank Novohrad Orders of the Red Banner, Kutuzov, Bogdan Khmelnitsky, Alexander Nevsky and Red Star Brigade, (Ukrainian: 1-а окрема гвардійська танкова Новгородська орденів Червоного Прапора, Кутузова, Богдана Хмельницького, Олександра Невського і Червоної Зірки бригада)[6] were removed under Ukrainian decommunization law, leaving the name to be 1st Guards Tank Brigade (Ukrainian: 1-ша окрема гвардійська танкова бригада).[7] Furthermore, on 22 August 2016, its Guards title was also removed.[8] It was granted the Siverska honorific on 24 August 2017. As of April 2021, the brigade was seen fighting in Donbas until Russia began massing troops along Ukraine's border, moving back to its original garrison outside of Kyiv.

At the onset of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the brigade's elements dispersed in anticipation of the imminent barrage of artillery, rockets, and airstrikes in the opening hours. The unit was later sent to Chernihiv to respond to Russian vanguard forces from the 41st Combined Arms Army. Russian forces made attempts to take the city on the road to Kyiv but were repelled; they eventually bypassed the city.[9] The brigade, augmented by Territorial Defense Forces and reserves, remained in Chernihiv while Russian reinforcements began to encircle the city as a result of more failed assault. This resulted in the Siege of Chernihiv.[10][11] By 31 March 2022, the brigade had successfully defended the city against Russian attacks and the siege was lifted. Surviving elements of the Russian 41st CAA retreated north to Belarus. The brigade recaptured surrounding Ukrainian towns and the M01 Highway connecting to Kyiv.[12]

Afterwards, the brigade was deployed to the north of the Donbas before conducting rest and refit in May. By July, elements of the brigade were deployed back to the Battle of Donbas in the area of southern Donetsk and Kramatorsk.[13] The unit was given the recently established honorary award of "For Courage and Bravery" by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for its service in Chernihiv, the southern counteroffensive, and the Donbas region. He went further stating "in six months, more than a thousand warriors of this brigade were awarded state awards."[14]

Current structure

As of 2017 the brigade's structure is as follows:

  • 1st Tank Brigade, Honcharivske
    • Headquarters & Headquarters Company
    • 1st Tank Battalion
    • 2nd Tank Battalion
    • 3rd Tank Battalion
    • Brigade Artillery Group
      • Headquarters & Target Acquisition Battery
      • Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S3 Akatsiya)
      • Self-propelled Artillery Battalion (2S1 Gvozdika)
      • Rocket Artillery Battalion (BM-21 Grad)
    • Anti-Aircraft Missile Artillery Battalion
    • Engineer Battalion
    • Maintenance Battalion
    • Logistic Battalion
    • Reconnaissance Company
    • Sniper Company
    • Electronic Warfare Company
    • Signal Company
    • Radar Company
    • CBRN-defense Company
    • Medical Company

Awards

Historical Honors:

Current Honors of the Brigade:

  • 2017 received: Siverska designation
  • 2022 received: "For Courage and Bravery"

Insignia

  • Sleeve patch (before 2009)

    Sleeve patch (before 2009)

  • Sleeve patch (2009)

    Sleeve patch (2009)

  • Sleeve patch (2016)

    Sleeve patch (2016)

  • Sleeve patch (2017–2019)

    Sleeve patch (2017–2019)

References

  1. ^ "Напередодні Дня танкіста працівники заводу імені Малишева зробили воїнам-танкістам подарунок - 10 модернізованих танків Т-64БМ "Булат" вже прибули до Чернігова і днями будуть доставлені в 1-у окрему Гвардійську танкову бригаду у Гончарівському" [On the eve of the Day of Tankers Workers of the Factory named for Malyshev gave soldiers a gift - 10 modernized T-64BM "Bulat" have arrived in Chernihiv and on the day will be delivered to 1st Separate Guards Tank Brigade in Goncharivske]. Press Center of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 7 September 2007. Archived from the original on 2012-02-11. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Міністр оборони Анатолій Гриценко під час робочої поїздки на Чернігівщину особисто перевірив готовність офіцерів 1-ї окремої Гвардійської танкової бригади Сухопутних військ ЗС України до початку нового навчального року" [Defense Minister Anatoliy Hrytsenko during his visit to Chernihiv personally checked the readiness of officers of the 1st Separate Guards Tank Brigade Army Forces of Ukraine for the new year] (in Ukrainian). Press Center of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 30 November 2006. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Міністерство оборони України підписало контракт з Державним підприємством "Завод ім. Малишева" на модернізацію 29-ти вітчизняних танків Т-64 до виду БМ "Булат"" [Ukraine's Defense Ministry signed a contract with the State Enterprise "Plant. Malyshev "for modernization of 29 domestic T-64 to model BM" Bulat "] (in Ukrainian). Press Center of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 30 April 2009. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  4. ^ "УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ №234/2017 — Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України". Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  5. ^ "Українські військові ознайомляться з навчально-матеріальною базою та методичними матеріалами з організації і проведення бойової підготовки танкових підрозділів збройних сил Іспанії" [Ukrainian military to visit Armed Forces of Spain] (in Ukrainian). Press Center of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 18 December 2007. Archived from the original on 18 February 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  6. ^ "УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ № 569/2006" [Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 569/2006] (in Ukrainian). Press Center of the President of Ukraine. Archived from the original on 11 September 2007. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  7. ^ "Ukrainian President decree №646/2015".
  8. ^ "УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ №344/2016" [Ukaz of the President of Ukraine No. 344/2016] (in Ukrainian). President of Ukraine. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  9. ^ Axe, David. "A Single Ukrainian Tank Brigade Stands Between The Russian Army And Kyiv". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
  10. ^ "General Staff: Battles ongoing along border, 20 Russian helicopters land near Kyiv". Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  11. ^ "Ukraine crisis: Russia has failed to take any of its major objectives, lost 450 personnel and made 'limited progress', Ministry of Defence says". Sky News. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  12. ^ "Ukraine's Best Tank Brigade Has Won The Battle For Chernihiv". Forbes.
  13. ^ "Ukraine moves fresh brigades to Donbas". 20 July 2022.
  14. ^ "President: Heroism and grit of our warriors leave no doubt that Ukraine will win". www.ukrinform.net. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
  15. ^ "Гвардійська окрема танкова бригада Північного оперативного командування Сухопутних військ Збройних Сил України відзначає ювілей - 60-ти річчя з дня створення" [Separate Guards Tank Brigade of the Northern Operational Command of the Land Forces of Ukraine celebrates anniversary - 60 years since formation] (in Ukrainian). Press Center of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 12 December 2002. Archived from the original on 2012-02-11. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
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