The brigade
Who the 160th Mechanized Brigade is
The 160th Separate Mechanized Brigade is a Ukrainian Ground Forces formation established in 2024. The brigade is young, so this page contains only what it has published itself, plus reviews of its posts.
Every claim has a source you can open and check. We do not publish names, places or numbers of personnel. This protects the people who serve.
- Name
- 160th Separate Mechanized Brigade
- Branch
- Ukrainian Ground Forces
- Established
- 2024
History
The brigade’s path
Every event has a source. Some events are confirmed by reviews of the brigade’s posts.
The brigade is formed
The brigade becomes a Ground Forces formation.
The brigade’s page at the Ground Forces Recruiting CentreThe 2024 patch
According to MilitaryLand’s review, in October 2024 the brigade published a patch — a dark green shield with a trident and two crossed swords.
MilitaryLand, review of the brigade’s postThe current patch
The current patch appears — a blue shield with a banner and a cross. The brigade did not give the exact date: the change is visible from late October.
The brigade’s page at the Ground Forces Recruiting CentreOfficial social media pages
The brigade announces its official Facebook and Instagram pages. In its first post it tells about its formation and names its motto, “FIDEM ET ARMA”.
MilitaryLand, review of the brigade’s post
Units and symbols
What the brigade consists of
Below are the units, motto and symbol as the brigade itself describes them on its page at the Ground Forces Recruiting Centre.
Units by branch
A general list of branches.
- Mechanized units and a tank unit
- Artillery
- Reconnaissance and unmanned systems
- Air defence and electronic warfare (EW)
- Engineer units
- Signals
- Medical and support units
Values and motto
FIDEM ET ARMA
The brigade describes the motto as a concise formula that joins two dimensions of service: spiritual resilience and combat readiness. In the brigade’s own words, its traditions are formed by its people: their service, mutual support and responsibility for defending the state.
Symbols
The brigade’s main symbol is a blue heraldic shield with a banner and a cross. The cross recalls the historic banner of the Kingdom of Rus and stresses continuity between generations of defenders.
What the brigade publishes and how to check it
The brigade runs official Telegram, Instagram and Facebook pages, and has a descriptive page at the Ground Forces Recruiting Centre. Fake channels and ads appear around military recruiting, so compare the address with this list before you write or send documents.
How to spot a fakeFAQ
Questions about the brigade
Why are there no names (including the commander’s), places or numbers of personnel on this page?
We publish only what the brigade has already made public itself, and only in general terms. We do not name units, locations or service members. Their safety depends on it.
Why does the history have only a few events?
The brigade is young, and only events with a verifiable source make it in. We will add new events when the brigade publishes them itself.
Why is there no picture of the patch on this page?
The brigade has to provide the image itself. Until then we describe the symbol in words, following its own description.
How do I make sure a real recruiter is writing to me?
Compare the channel with the list of official pages above. We never ask for money or promise a position before a call with a recruiter.
Consultation
Questions for a recruiter?
Leave your contact. A recruiter will contact you in the way you choose, tell you about the positions and answer your questions. The call does not commit you to anything.