125th Heavy Mechanized Brigade
The 125th Heavy Mechanized Brigade is a military formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces in Lviv. It is part of Operational Command West.
History
Formation
On 27 February 2022 the brigade was formed in Lviv. In early March, the brigade was actively recruiting reservists and was in organizational process. Its purpose was protection of Lviv, its strategic facilities, protection of government facilities and counter-sabotage. The brigade was fully formed on 12 March. Lieutenant General Artur Horbenko was assigned to command it.Russo-Ukrainian War
Russian invasion of Ukraine
As of 13 August, the brigade had lost 9 soldiers. Units of the brigade along with other formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated following villages and settlements in Donetsk Oblast: Ozerne, Dibrova, Yampil and Torske.In November 2022, units of the brigade's 217th Battalion were taking part in combat in Donetsk Oblast.
On 4 December, the brigade received its battle flag. As of December 2022, units of the brigade were deployed to Kharkiv Oblast, Sumy Oblast and Donetsk Oblast.
Units of the 125th Brigade, including of its 218th Battalion, held positions in Bakhmut between January and March 2023.
In 2024, the brigade was transferred to the Ground Forces of Ukraine, and in July 2025, the unit was reformed as heavy mechanized brigade.
Structure
As of 2022 the brigade's structure is as follows:- Headquarters
- 215th Territorial Defense Battalion А7390
- 216th Territorial Defense Battalion А7391
- 217th Territorial Defense Battalion А7392
- 218th Territorial Defense Battalion А7393
- 219th Territorial Defense Battalion А7394
- Counter-Sabotage Company
- Engineering Company
- Communication Company
- Logistics Company
- Mortar Battery
Commanders
- Lt. Gen. Artur Horbenko 2022 – 2024