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6th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

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Country
  
Ukraine

Role
  
Mission objectives

Type
  
Mechanized Infantry

Size
  
1,597

6th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

Active
  
19 February 2004 - 22 September 2004

Branch
  
Ukrainian Ground Forces

The 6th Separate 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.

Contents

Mission objectives

  • Maintain stability and safety in Wasit Governorate
  • Reconnaissance and destruction of terrorist and organized crime groups, detainment and court judgment of military criminals
  • Provide support for Coalition Provisional Authority in reconstruction of civil departments
  • Provide support together with other organizations in rebuilding of schooling, medical, electrical and water systems, industrial complexes, creation of new work places

    • Operations

  • Operation Iron Saber

    • Brigade Order of Battle

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    • References

    6th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine) Wikipedia
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