142nd Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

The 142nd Infantry Brigade (Ukrainian: 142 Окрема Піхотна Бригада) is a unit of the Ground Forces of Ukraine formed in 2023, originally as a Reserve Rifle Brigade. On 25 July 2023, it was reformed into an infantry brigade.^[1]

142nd Infantry Brigade
142 Окрема Піхотна Бригада
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Active	2023 – present
Country	Ukraine
Branch	Ukrainian Ground Forces
Role	Infantry
Part of	Operational Command East
Garrison/HQ	Krasnohrad, Kharkiv Oblast
Engagements	Russian Invasion of Ukraine 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive Pokrovsk offensive
Website	http://www.facebook.com/142orsb
Commanders
Current commander	Andrii Dzhuk

History

The brigade was formed in spring of 2023. The brigade was involved in the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive.^[2] Members of the brigade published footage showing how the soldiers of the brigade work with artillery, destroying positions, personnel and equipment of the Russian and separatist armies.^{[citation needed]}

Structure

As of 29 August 2023 the brigade's structure is as follows:

• 142nd Infantry Brigade
  • Brigade Headquarters & Headquarters Company
  • 413th Infantry Battalion
  • 414th Infantry Battalion
  • 415th Infantry Battalion
  • 416th Infantry Battalion
  • 425th Infantry Battalion
  • 426th Infantry Battalion
  • 142nd Field Artillery Regiment