159th Infantry Brigade (Ukraine)
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| 159th Separate Infantry Brigade | |
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| 159 окрема піхотна бригада 159 okrema pіhotna bryhada | |
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | April 2024[1] - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Operational Command South[2] |
| Garrison/HQ | Mykolaiv Oblast[1] |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Unknown |
| Insignia | |
| Field Insignia |  |
The 159th Separate Infantry Brigade (Ukrainian: 159 окрема піхотна бригада, romanized: 159 okrema pіhotna bryhada), is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in April 2024. It was part of the creation and expansion of nine other brigades in the Ukrainian Ground Forces, announced by its commander Oleksandr Pavliuk, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[3]
The brigade as of May 2024 is undergoing the process and stage of formation to become a fully-fledged and capable unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. It is expected that these units will help to defend against a potential Russian offensive in 2024.[3]
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
The brigade was formed after a Ukrainian mobilization law came into force, seeing the draft age being lowered from 27 to 25 and placing penalties for those avoiding conscription.[4][3] This law also saw prisoners being able to join the armed forces.[4]
It was reported by Forbes that these 10 new brigades would consist of 2,000 people and that some of these new brigades would be infantry - not mechanized brigades.[3] It was stated by Pavluvik, the commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, that these new brigades could be stationed around Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, for a potential Russian offensive.
The creation of the brigade was first noted by Pervomaisk City Council by its Mayor in a report for April 2024. The report stated that the City Council and the Mayor had assisted in the creation of the 159th Infantry Brigade, according to the report: arranging residences, building materials, and providing technical equipment.[1] The brigade received its insignia on 21 May 2024.[5]
Russo-Ukrainian War[edit]
Russian invasion of Ukraine[edit]
The 159th Infantry Brigade is expected to play a significant role since its formation, most probably expected to repel a potential Russian offensive in 2024. The brigade is currently undergoing formation, similarly to other brigade's such as the 155th Infantry Brigade, which was formed in Rivne Oblast.[6]
See also[edit]
- 150th Mechanized Brigade - A newly created unit in the Ukrainian Ground Forces in October 2023, part of the previous expansion.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Звіт міського голови за квітень 2024 року". Офіційний сайт міста Первомайськ (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Про затвердження військово-адміністративного поділу території України". Офіційний вебпортал парламенту України (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ a b c d "Ukraine to create 10 new brigades to prepare for new Russian offensive". Ukrainska Pravda. 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ a b Kullab, Samya; Kozlowska, Joanna (2024-05-18). "Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops". AP News. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ "Рівнерада передала різноманітну техніку для новоствореної 155-ої окремої піхотної..." Facebook. Retrieved 2024-05-25.