| 157th Mechanized Brigade | |
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| 157-ма окрема механізована бригада | |
 Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2024[1]–present |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch |  Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Type |  Mechanized Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Petro Chub |
| Insignia | |
| Former sleeve insignia |  |
| Subdued insignia |  |
The157th Mechanized Brigade[a] is a formation of theUkrainian Ground Forces formed in 2024.[1]
The brigade was formed after a Ukrainian mobilization law came into force, seeing the draft age being lowered from 27 to 25 and placing penalties for those avoiding conscription.[3][4] This law also saw prisoners being able to join the armed forces.[3]
The brigade was deployed to defendPokrovsk during the Russianoffensive in the area, but suffered from poor training and low morale and was reportedly deteriorating while being transferred to Pokrovsk due to highdesertion rates, which had led to the collapse of another150-series brigade a few weeks prior.[5]
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As of July 2024, the brigade's structure is as follows:
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