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The '''152nd Separate Jaeger Brigade''' ({{lang-uk|152 окрема єгерська бригада|translit=152 okrema jehersʹka bryhada}}), is a formation of the [[Ukrainian Ground Forces]] formed in 2023. It was part of the creation of four other brigades to expand the Ukrainian Ground Forces in response to the [[2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine]] and is expected to participate in a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024. |
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The 152nd Mechanized Brigade's insignia, and creation were officially publicized and revealed in December 2023 in anticipation for a potential Ukrainian [[counteroffensive]] in 2024. The unit has known to have been in full swing at least since November 2023, due to infantry training with small arms or other military exercises published on social media.<ref name="Facebook1">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02BctzPKtixPccGxiTKm6VqVrsa6NbBaSyHKhK4kwwRFCUX9BRj2XP5y1CntAySw4Fl&id=61552818131899|title=Отак ми крокуємо до нашої перемоги.|publisher=Facebook|date= November 28, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Facebook2">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid08KEZ2sER6hTU1GvzeMauDwTnEWj8u4p9QDDR6HDXFtdiB2sbDtbiH9qMfHC69bX6l&id=61552818131899|title=зброї|publisher=Facebook|date= December 2, 2023}}</ref> |
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On 16 August 2024, the brigade was repurposed as a Jaeger brigade, becoming the fourth brigade of its kind to exist in the [[Ukrainian Armed Forces]].<ref name="m861">{{cite web | title=152 окрема єгерська бригада | website=Facebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/152brigade/posts/pfbid0Qd8JSS2m5zXNkfRggTW1wrRuaeRqCBsmZqPC7h8WaPhaAzwQ8V22eTPPRFt4vntul | access-date=2024-08-22}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Formation=== |
===Formation=== |
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[[File:152nd Mechanised Brigade during infantry exercises.jpg|thumb|left|290px|The brigade on exercise, May 2024. ]] |
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The brigade was announced in mid-October 2023, alongside the creation of five new mechanized brigades as part of the Ukrainian Ground Forces |
The brigade was announced in mid-October 2023, alongside the creation of five new mechanized brigades as part of the [[Ukrainian Ground Forces]] - accounting for a five percent expansion of the Ground Forces.<ref name="l873">{{cite web | last=Axe | first=David | title=Ukraine Is Forming Five New Mechanized Brigades. Now They Need Vehicles. | website=Forbes | date=2023-12-07 | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/07/ukraine-is-forming-five-new-mechanized-brigades-now-they-need-vehicles/?sh=65db2e3d2f70 | access-date=2024-05-20}}</ref> |
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The brigade reportedly drew its cadre of experienced officers and non-commissioned officers from existing brigades that have already served on the frontline in Ukraine. It was also mentioned that the brigade's strength will be filled with 2,000 new recruits.<ref name="l873"/> The brigade's purpose was expected to help participate in a Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024, or possibly against a Russian offensive.<ref name="l873"/> |
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On 30 December 2023, information on the creation of the 152nd Mechanized Brigade was publicised. The brigade received its official insignia and motto, as well as a military unit number - A4948.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} According to several publications made on social media, the brigade is made up of predominantly newly mobilized soldiers{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} and are training alongside experienced officers and non-commissioned officers pulled from existing units.<ref name="Forbes">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/07/ukraine-is-forming-five-new-mechanized-brigades-now-they-need-vehicles/?sh=5037e0292f70|title=Ukraine Is Forming Five New Mechanized Brigades. Now They Need Vehicles.|publisher=Forbes |date= December 7, 2023}}</ref> Whether the brigade was formed on the basis of some other already existing units, is currently unknown.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} |
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According to Forbes, it is unclear where the brigade will receive its equipment that makes them a mechanized brigade; rather than a glorified infantry or motorized brigade. It was noted that the new brigades may not receive new, modern vehicles but would have to make do with old, vulnerable, Soviet-era equipment.<ref name="l873"/> This is evident by the brigade's large amount of BMP-1's in its inventory, lacking heavy vehicles such as tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; and also using smaller light tactical vehicles such as the [[MRAP]] in order to provide mobility for its infantry - commonly seen amongst Ukrainian Jaeger brigades. |
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The brigade is reportedly drawing its cadre of experienced officers and [[non-commissioned officers]] from existing brigades that are already serving on the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine|frontline in Ukraine]]. It is also expected to fill out the rest of its ranks, approximately 2,000 placements, with new recruits. The unit is expected to participate in combat actions in the following year, as well as the anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024.<ref name="Forbes"/> As well as their potential participation in the upcoming Ukrainian counteroffensive in the following year, it was reported that the 152nd Mechanized Brigade could strengthen Ukrainian defenses across the frontline - predominantly in eastern Ukraine to ensure the relief and rotation for depleted units deployed there.<ref name="republic.com.ua"/> |
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===Reforms=== |
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In an article by [[Forbes]] it is unclear where the brigade will acquire its equipment and vehicles that would consider itself as a [[mechanized brigade]] - rather than a [[light infantry|light infantry brigade]].<ref name="republic.com.ua"/> It was also mentioned that the brigade was expected to most probably not rceive any modern fighting vehicles from [[List of military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War|foreign aid]] - such as [[KTO Rosomak| KTO Rosomak "Wolverine's"]] from Poland. Instead, it was reported that the unit would most probably have to make do with old, vulnerable, and plentinful vehicles stockpiled in the Ukrainian Armed Force's arsenal - composed of [[BMP-1|BMPs]] or [[MT-LB]] armored tractors and trucks.<ref name="Forbes"/> |
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The '''152nd Separate Mechanized Brigade''' ({{lang-uk|152 окрема механізована бригада|translit=152 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada}}) became a jaeger brigade on 16 August 2024.<ref name="m861"/> After this, the unit became officially known as the '''152nd Separate Jaeger Brigade''' ({{lang-uk|152 окрема єгерська бригада|translit=152 okrema jehersʹka bryhada}}), making the brigade the fourth unit of its kind to exist within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, alongside the [[13th Jaeger Brigade (Ukraine)|13th]], [[68th Jaeger Brigade (Ukraine)|68th]], and [[71st Jaeger Brigade (Ukraine)|71st]] brigades.<ref name="a531">{{cite web | last=Axe | first=David | title=The Ukrainian Army’s Jaeger Brigades Are Its Middleweight Forest Troops | website=Forbes | date=2022-12-26 | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/12/26/the-ukrainian-armys-jaeger-brigades-are-its-middleweight-forest-fighters/ | access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref> |
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In an article by Forbes, it was reported that Jaeger brigades in the Ukrainian Armed Forces are middleweight infantry. It was mentioned that the brigade is not light enough to be considered an infantry brigade, as they lack tracked vehicles; however, it also is not heavy enough to be regarded as a mechanized brigade due to the fact that they have hundreds of tanks and other fighting vehicles in their arsenal.<ref name="a531"/> |
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[[File:Servicemen of the Ukrainian 152nd Mechanized Brigade rotating during an exercise.jpg|280px|thumb|Servicemen of the brigade rotating during an exercise.]] |
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==Equipment== |
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Throughout November, and December 2023 - the 153rd Mechanized Brigade publicized photographs that confirmed that infantry training of the unit was in full swing; training recruits that were newly mobilised with the experienced officers and non-commissioned officers it has drawn from existing Ukrainian units. |
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[[File:Mechanised infantrymen of the 152nd Mechanised Brigade during urban combat training, May 2024.jpg|thumb|280px|An infantrymen during urban combat training, May 2024.]] |
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[[File:BMP 1 vehicles belonging to the 152nd Mechanised Brigade, May 2022.jpg|thumb|260px|BMP 1 vehicles belonging to the brigade, May 2024.]] |
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===Small arms=== |
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Similarly to other brigades formed in the same expansion, the brigade is armed with a variety of small arms. The unit primarily uses older models of the [[Kalashnikov rifle]] series, including the [[AKM]], and in limited numbers - the [[AK-74]].<ref name="t744">{{cite web | title=Facebook | website=Facebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122170840142093937&set=pcb.122170840322093937 | access-date=2024-08-26}}</ref><ref name="e582"/> These rifles have seen various improvements amongst some users, such as better handguards, fitted with foregrips, alongside Western styled butt-stocks to improve accuracy for the user.<ref name="d905">{{cite web | title=Facebook | website=Facebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122156647160093937&set=pb.61552818131899.-2207520000&type=3 | access-date=2024-08-22}}</ref> The unit also use other small arms, including the [[PKM machine gun|PKM]] [[general-purpose machine gun]]. Additionally, other publications of the brigade using grenade launchers such as the [[RPG-7]] have been seen alongside mechanized troops.<ref name="e582"/> |
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As of August 2024, the brigade utilizes the following small arms: |
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The publications by the unit showcased several photographs of several Ukrainian servicemen in the brigade, undergoing small arms training with [[Kalashnikov rifle]]s - indicating that this brigade has not yet received any significant small arms from foreign aid but rather relying on weapons and equipment already stockpiled in Ukraine's arsenal.<ref name="Facebook2"/> These photographs also have demonstrated the unit performing military exercises in the field.<ref name="Facebook1"/> |
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* [[AKM]] - Soviet/Russian [[assault rifle]] |
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* [[AK-74]] - Soviet/Russian [[assault rifle]] |
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* [[PK machine gun#PKM|PKM]] - Soviet/Russian [[general-purpose machine gun]] |
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* [[RPG-7]] - Soviet/Russian [[anti-tank]], [[rocket launcher]] |
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===Vehicles=== |
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The brigade lacks many heavy vehicles such as tanks, unlike other brigades such as the 150th Mechanized Brigade, and the 154th Mechanized Brigade, two other brigades created alongside the unit in the late 2023 expansion. The unit only have been seen to use a small quantity of infantry fighting vehicles such as the [[BMP-1]], with the brigade having approximately 5+ at their disposal.<ref name="c397">{{cite web | title=152 окрема єгерська бригада | website=Facebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/152brigade/posts/pfbid02n25aLtYaspsCq5Ai29TZEd1WjLRnPtjtps1xBoxFqertxZxUfVGf37nJSHEFi561l | access-date=2024-08-22}}</ref><ref name="e582">{{cite web | title=Facebook | website=Facebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=122143832288093937&set=pb.61552818131899.-2207520000&type=3 | access-date=2024-08-22}}</ref> |
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After being redesignated as a Jaeger brigade on 16 August 2024, the brigade was seen with several MRAP vehicles belonging to the 1st Jaeger Battalion.<ref name="o960">{{cite web | title=Перший єгерський батальйон 152 окремої єгерської бригади вітає з Днем Державного Прапора України!🇺🇦 Нехай цей символ свободи та Незалежності завжди... | website=By 152 окрема єгерська бригадаFacebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/61552818131899/videos/882632823913867 | access-date=2024-08-26}}</ref> |
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As of 16 August 2024, the brigade operates the following vehicles: |
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* [[BMP-1]] - Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle |
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* [[MRAP]] - American light tactical vehicle |
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==Structure== |
==Structure== |
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As of August 2024, the structure of the brigade is as follows: |
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**Brigade’s Headquarters |
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** 1st Jaeger Battalion<ref name="i977">{{cite web | title=Перший єгерський батальйон 152 окремої єгерської бригади вітає з Днем Державного Прапора України!🇺🇦 Нехай цей символ свободи та Незалежності завжди... | website=By 152 окрема єгерська бригадаFacebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/152brigade/videos/882632823913867/ | access-date=2024-08-24}}</ref> |
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** 1st Mechanized Battalion |
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** 2nd |
** 2nd Jaeger Battalion |
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** 3rd |
** 3rd Jaeger Battalion |
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** Tank Battalion |
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** Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion |
** Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion |
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** Engineer Battalion |
** Engineer Battalion |
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** Logistic Battalion |
** [[Logistics|Logistic]] Battalion |
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** Signal Company |
** [[Signals intelligence|Signal]] Company |
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** Maintenance Battalion |
** Maintenance Battalion |
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** Radar Company |
** [[Radar]] Company |
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** Medical Company |
** Medical Company |
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** [[Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence]] Protection Company |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| 152nd Separate Jaeger Brigade | |
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| 152 окрема єгерська бригада 152 okrema jehersʹka bryhada | |
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | October 2023 - present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type | Jaeger |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Operational Command North[1] |
| Motto(s) | "There shall be no fear in us" |
| Engagements | |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Unknown |
The 152nd Separate Jaeger Brigade (Ukrainian: 152 окрема єгерська бригада, romanized: 152 okrema jehersʹka bryhada), is a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces formed in 2023. It was part of the creation of four other brigades to expand the Ukrainian Ground Forces in response to the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine and is expected to participate in a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024.
On 16 August 2024, the brigade was repurposed as a Jaeger brigade, becoming the fourth brigade of its kind to exist in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.[2]
History
[edit]Formation
[edit]
The brigade was announced in mid-October 2023, alongside the creation of five new mechanized brigades as part of the Ukrainian Ground Forces - accounting for a five percent expansion of the Ground Forces.[3]
The brigade reportedly drew its cadre of experienced officers and non-commissioned officers from existing brigades that have already served on the frontline in Ukraine. It was also mentioned that the brigade's strength will be filled with 2,000 new recruits.[3] The brigade's purpose was expected to help participate in a Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024, or possibly against a Russian offensive.[3]
According to Forbes, it is unclear where the brigade will receive its equipment that makes them a mechanized brigade; rather than a glorified infantry or motorized brigade. It was noted that the new brigades may not receive new, modern vehicles but would have to make do with old, vulnerable, Soviet-era equipment.[3] This is evident by the brigade's large amount of BMP-1's in its inventory, lacking heavy vehicles such as tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles; and also using smaller light tactical vehicles such as the MRAP in order to provide mobility for its infantry - commonly seen amongst Ukrainian Jaeger brigades.
Reforms
[edit]The 152nd Separate Mechanized Brigade (Ukrainian: 152 окрема механізована бригада, romanized: 152 okrema mekhanizovana bryhada) became a jaeger brigade on 16 August 2024.[2] After this, the unit became officially known as the 152nd Separate Jaeger Brigade (Ukrainian: 152 окрема єгерська бригада, romanized: 152 okrema jehersʹka bryhada), making the brigade the fourth unit of its kind to exist within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, alongside the 13th, 68th, and 71st brigades.[4]
In an article by Forbes, it was reported that Jaeger brigades in the Ukrainian Armed Forces are middleweight infantry. It was mentioned that the brigade is not light enough to be considered an infantry brigade, as they lack tracked vehicles; however, it also is not heavy enough to be regarded as a mechanized brigade due to the fact that they have hundreds of tanks and other fighting vehicles in their arsenal.[4]
Equipment
[edit]
Small arms
[edit]Similarly to other brigades formed in the same expansion, the brigade is armed with a variety of small arms. The unit primarily uses older models of the Kalashnikov rifle series, including the AKM, and in limited numbers - the AK-74.[5][6] These rifles have seen various improvements amongst some users, such as better handguards, fitted with foregrips, alongside Western styled butt-stocks to improve accuracy for the user.[7] The unit also use other small arms, including the PKM general-purpose machine gun. Additionally, other publications of the brigade using grenade launchers such as the RPG-7 have been seen alongside mechanized troops.[6]
As of August 2024, the brigade utilizes the following small arms:
- AKM - Soviet/Russian assault rifle
- AK-74 - Soviet/Russian assault rifle
- PKM - Soviet/Russian general-purpose machine gun
- RPG-7 - Soviet/Russian anti-tank, rocket launcher
Vehicles
[edit]The brigade lacks many heavy vehicles such as tanks, unlike other brigades such as the 150th Mechanized Brigade, and the 154th Mechanized Brigade, two other brigades created alongside the unit in the late 2023 expansion. The unit only have been seen to use a small quantity of infantry fighting vehicles such as the BMP-1, with the brigade having approximately 5+ at their disposal.[8][6]
After being redesignated as a Jaeger brigade on 16 August 2024, the brigade was seen with several MRAP vehicles belonging to the 1st Jaeger Battalion.[9]
As of 16 August 2024, the brigade operates the following vehicles:
Russo-Ukrainian War
[edit]Russian invasion of Ukraine
[edit]The brigade was reported to be formed in anticipation of a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2024, as well as to bolster Ukrainian defenses in eastern Ukraine to relieve depleted units deployed there.[3]
Structure
[edit]As of August 2024, the structure of the brigade is as follows:
- 152nd Separate Jaeger Brigade
- Brigade’s Headquarters
- 1st Jaeger Battalion[10]
- 2nd Jaeger Battalion
- 3rd Jaeger Battalion
- Reconnaissance Company
- Artillery Group
- Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- Engineer Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Signal Company
- Maintenance Battalion
- Radar Company
- Medical Company
- Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence Protection Company
References
[edit]- ^ ""Ксена-воїн кличе": в ЗСУ з'явилася нова бригада, що відомо (фото, відео)". focus.ua. December 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "152 окрема єгерська бригада". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ a b c d e Axe, David (2023-12-07). "Ukraine Is Forming Five New Mechanized Brigades. Now They Need Vehicles". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ a b Axe, David (2022-12-26). "The Ukrainian Army's Jaeger Brigades Are Its Middleweight Forest Troops". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ a b c "Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "152 окрема єгерська бригада". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "Перший єгерський батальйон 152 окремої єгерської бригади вітає з Днем Державного Прапора України!🇺🇦 Нехай цей символ свободи та Незалежності завжди..." By 152 окрема єгерська бригадаFacebook. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ "Перший єгерський батальйон 152 окремої єгерської бригади вітає з Днем Державного Прапора України!🇺🇦 Нехай цей символ свободи та Незалежності завжди..." By 152 окрема єгерська бригадаFacebook. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
