6th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)

The 6th 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.

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

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