55th Artillery Brigade (Ukraine)
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.
| 55th Artillery Brigade "Zaporozhian Sich" | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Decorations | For Courage and Bravery |
| Battle honours | Zaporozhian Sich |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Roman Kachur |
In 2018 the brigade received its honorific title Zaporozhian Sich. 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.
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