6th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

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unit_name= 6th Separate Mechanized Brigade
6-та окрема механізована бригада


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dates= February 19, 2004 - September 22, 2004
country= Ukraine
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branch= Ukrainian Ground Forces
type= Mechanized Infantry
role= Mission objectives
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command_structure= Multi-National Division - Central South
current_commander= Major General Serhiy Ostrovskyi
garrison= Wasit Governorate, Iraq
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notable_commanders= Major General Serhiy Ostrovskyi [http://www.kmu.gov.ua/control/uk/publish/news_article?art_id=4110300&cat_id=35884 Government portal news article] ]
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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 September 22, 2004.

Mission objectives

*Maintain stability and safety in Wasit Governorate [http://warhistory.ukrlife.org/4_6_04_4.htm Magazine "War History" Ukrainian Peacekeeping Mission in Iraq] ]
*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

*61st Separate Mechanized Battalion - BTR
*62nd Separate Mechanized Battalion - BTR and cars
*63rd Separate Mechanized Battalion - BRDM-2 and cars

Casualties

Killed

Wounded

s-ttl|title=Ukrainian Units in Iraq
years=February 19, 2004 - September 22, 2004

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