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| 6th Mechanized Brigade 6-та окрема механізована бригада | |
|---|---|
&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:6th_Separate_Mechanised_Brigade_SSI.svg) Brigade insignia | |
| Active | 19 February 2004 – 22 September 2004 |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Mechanized Infantry |
| Role | Mission objectives |
| Size | 1,597[1] |
| Part of | Multi-National Division – Central South |
| Garrison/HQ | Wasit Governorate, Iraq |
| Engagements | Iraq War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Serhiy Ostrovskyi |
| Notable commanders | Major General Serhiy Ostrovskyi[2] |
| Insignia | |
| Subdued SSI | &sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:6th_Separate_Mechanised_Brigade_SSI_(subdued-tan).svg) &sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:6th_Separate_Mechanised_Brigade_SSI_(subdued-green).svg) |
The 6th Mechanized Brigade was a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces sent to Iraq in March 2004 to replace 5th Mechanized Brigade. Brigade was deployed from March 2004 to 22 September 2004.[1]
- ^ a b MoD news article Archived 7 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Government portal news article