| 22nd Mechanized Brigade (2000–2003, 2023–present) 66th Mechanized Division (1992–2000) 110th Guards Separate Training Center (1987–1992) 66th Guards Training Motor Rifle Division (1960–1987) 66th Guards Motor Rifle Division (1957–1960) 66th Guards Rifle Division (1943–1957) 293rd Rifle Division (1941–1943) | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:22nd_Separate_Mechanized_Brigade_SSI_(ver._2,_with_tab).svg) Sleeve Patch of the 22nd Brigade | |
| Active | 18 July 1941 – 2003[1]
2023 – present[2] |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Mechanized |
| Size | 2,000[2] |
| Part of | Operational Command West |
| Garrison/HQ | Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast |
| Motto(s) | We pacify predators with a sword (Ukrainian: Хижих мечем мирим) |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Order_of_Red_Banner.svg){kind=small} Order of the Red Banner (removed) |
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| Website | https://www.facebook.com/22ombr |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Major General Pavel Lagutin (1st Commander) |
| Insignia | |
| Old sleeve patch of the 22nd Mechanized Brigade (Pre February 2023) | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:22nd_Separate_Mechanized_Brigade_Insignia.png) |
The 22nd Mechanized Brigade is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. It traces its origins to the 66th Guards Rifle Division, originally a formation of the Red Army and later of the Soviet Ground Forces.
The unit became the 22nd Mechanized Brigade in 2000 and was disbanded in 2003, before being reactivated in 2023 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- ^ Lubera, Roman (2003-10-31). "Reforms in 22nd Mechanized Brigade are near complition". Doba. 81 (352). Archived from the original on 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2008-08-06.
- ^ a b Axe, David. "The 22nd Mechanized Brigade Has Ukraine's Best T-72 Tanks—And Its Worst". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ Méheut, Constant (29 August 2023). "With Multiple Battles, Russia and Ukraine Puzzle over Where to Put Troops". The New York Times.