| 55th Artillery Brigade "Zaporozhian Sich" | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 30 December 1992-Present |
| Country |  |
| Branch | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Artillery |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Operational Command East |
| Garrison/HQ | Zaporizhia |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War[1] |
| Decorations | &sq=&lang=&file=File:%D0%97%D0%B0_%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%B6%D0%BD%D1%96%D1%81%D1%82%D1%8C_%D1%82%D0%B0_%D0%B2%D1%96%D0%B4%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%B3%D1%83_2015.svg){kind=small} For Courage and Bravery |
| Battle honours | Zaporozhian Sich[nb 1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Roman Kachur |
The 55th Artillery Brigade is an elite artillery formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, based in Zaporizhia. It is one of the oldest artillery units in Ukraine.[1]
In 2018 the brigade received its honorific title Zaporozhian Sich.[1]
The brigade operates a squadron (6 batteries of 3 units each) of CAESAR self-propelled howitzers gifted by France following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[3] The brigade is currently involved in the Pokrovsk offensive.[2]
- ^ a b c (in Ukrainian) Half a thousand artillerymen solemnly received military berets on Khortytsia (photo), Radio Free Europe (27 July 2020)
- ^ a b Harmash, Olena (22 July 2024). "Russian troops mount pressure on Ukrainian logistics hub of Pokrovsk". Reuters.
- ^ "CAESAR: French 155 mm ACS are already put into action in Ukraine".
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