33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade Patch 7x8cm – Ukrainian Armed Forces PVC Velcro

33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade Patch 7x8cm – A tactical PVC insignia representing the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Made from rugged PVC material, this 7×8 cm patch comes with Velcro (hook side) for secure attachment to combat uniforms and gear.

The 33rd Brigade is a mechanized infantry formation actively engaged in Ukraine’s defense during the Russian invasion. Formed as part of Ukraine’s military expansion under the 2022 reserve mobilization strategy, the brigade operates modernized Soviet equipment including BMP infantry fighting vehicles and T-64BV tanks, often reinforced with Western-donated hardware.

Personnel of the brigade wear this patch in both training and combat conditions across the southern and eastern fronts.

Historical Background – 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine):

The 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade was formed in 2022 as part of Ukraine’s rapid expansion of its ground forces in response to the full-scale Russian invasion. It is part of the Operational Command South and serves as a maneuverable infantry formation tasked with defensive and offensive operations.

The brigade underwent formation and combat coordination during the summer of 2022 and has since participated in several operations, including in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions. Elements of the brigade were reportedly involved in assaults during Ukraine’s 2023 counteroffensive in the south.

Operating under challenging conditions, the 33rd OMBr has proven adaptable, integrating both Soviet-era armored vehicles and NATO-standard logistics and communication systems.

The unit continues active service on the frontline, contributing to the defense and territorial integrity of Ukraine during the ongoing war.